This legislative proposal aims to formally establish the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, commonly known as the "Blue Angels," by codifying its organization, mission, and location within title 10 of the United States Code. It specifically directs the Secretary of the Navy to ensure the squadron is maintained at Pensacola, Florida , with its core mission focused on conducting flight demonstrations to support Navy recruiting and public awareness initiatives. Key provisions of the bill include a requirement for the squadron to perform at least two flight demonstration events annually in Pensacola. Additionally, it mandates that a minimum of 60 percent of the squadron's total annual training flights must be conducted within Florida. The legislation also prohibits any reduction in the number of aircraft or personnel assigned to the Blue Angels below the levels recorded on July 31, 2025 , with these requirements applying to each calendar year following the bill's enactment.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National Security
Blue Angels Act
USA119th CongressHR-5029| House
| Updated: 8/22/2025
This legislative proposal aims to formally establish the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, commonly known as the "Blue Angels," by codifying its organization, mission, and location within title 10 of the United States Code. It specifically directs the Secretary of the Navy to ensure the squadron is maintained at Pensacola, Florida , with its core mission focused on conducting flight demonstrations to support Navy recruiting and public awareness initiatives. Key provisions of the bill include a requirement for the squadron to perform at least two flight demonstration events annually in Pensacola. Additionally, it mandates that a minimum of 60 percent of the squadron's total annual training flights must be conducted within Florida. The legislation also prohibits any reduction in the number of aircraft or personnel assigned to the Blue Angels below the levels recorded on July 31, 2025 , with these requirements applying to each calendar year following the bill's enactment.