Blue Angels Act
Sponsored By: Representative Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would codify the Blue Angels' mission and keep the squadron based in Pensacola. It would require the Navy to hold at least two flight demonstrations in Pensacola each year and to conduct at least 60% of the squadron's annual training flights in Florida. It would also prevent reducing the number of aircraft or personnel below the levels assigned on July 31, 2025. These activity and staffing requirements would apply to each calendar year after enactment.
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Keep Blue Angels based in Pensacola
If enacted, the Navy would have to keep the Blue Angels squadron based in Pensacola, Florida. Its mission would be flight shows that support Navy recruiting and awareness. The squadron would need at least two shows in Pensacola every year. At least 60% of its yearly training flights would have to happen in Florida. These show and training rules would apply each calendar year starting in the year of enactment. The Navy could not cut the squadron’s aircraft or personnel below the numbers on July 31, 2025.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]
FL • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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