Financial Flexibility for Blue Angels Air Shows in Pensacola.
This bill streamlines the organization of flight demonstrations and training events for the Blue Angels squadron near Pensacola, Florida. It grants the Secretary of the Navy the authority to enter into contracts and incur financial obligations for these events even before appropriations are formally approved. This ensures greater operational flexibility, helping guarantee that popular public air shows can be planned and executed without delays caused by standard federal budget procedures.
Key points
Ensures continuity and financial flexibility for Blue Angels flight demonstrations near Pensacola, Florida.
Allows the Secretary of the Navy to make contracts in advance, bypassing standard federal restrictions on spending prior to fund allocation.
The change is specific to Blue Angels operations, aiming to facilitate the organization of public events.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7001
Sponsor: Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]
Process start date: 2026-01-09