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SOAR Act

USA119th CongressHR-7001| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2026
Jimmy Patronis

Jimmy Patronis

Republican Representative

Florida

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Special Operating Authority for Rehearsal Act (SOAR Act), amends title 10 of the United States Code to grant the Secretary of the Navy specific financial flexibility. It allows the Secretary to make contracts and incur obligations in advance of appropriations for flight demonstrations or training events of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, near Pensacola, Florida. This authority provides an exception to several provisions of title 31, United States Code, which typically govern government spending and obligations, including those related to the Anti-Deficiency Act . By exempting these activities from such restrictions, the bill aims to streamline the financial processes for these important events. The amendment specifically inserts a new subsection into Section 8062 of title 10 to codify this special operating authority.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3879
SOAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3670
SOAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7829
SOAR Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1527
SOAR Act
Apr 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1406
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3879
    SOAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3670
    SOAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7829
    SOAR Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1527
    SOAR Act


  • April 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1406
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

SOAR Act

USA119th CongressHR-7001| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2026
This bill, known as the Special Operating Authority for Rehearsal Act (SOAR Act), amends title 10 of the United States Code to grant the Secretary of the Navy specific financial flexibility. It allows the Secretary to make contracts and incur obligations in advance of appropriations for flight demonstrations or training events of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, near Pensacola, Florida. This authority provides an exception to several provisions of title 31, United States Code, which typically govern government spending and obligations, including those related to the Anti-Deficiency Act . By exempting these activities from such restrictions, the bill aims to streamline the financial processes for these important events. The amendment specifically inserts a new subsection into Section 8062 of title 10 to codify this special operating authority.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3879
SOAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3670
SOAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7829
SOAR Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1527
SOAR Act
Apr 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1406
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3879
    SOAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3670
    SOAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7829
    SOAR Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1527
    SOAR Act


  • April 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1406
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jimmy Patronis

Jimmy Patronis

Republican Representative

Florida

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted