H.R. 5029: Blue Angels Act

The proposed bill, known as the Blue Angels Act, aims to officially define and establish the organization, mission, and location of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, commonly referred to as the Blue Angels. Below are the key components of the bill:

Purpose of the Bill

The primary purpose of the bill is to codify the Blue Angels' existence and operations within U.S. law, ensuring their recognition and supporting their activities as a component of the Navy's public outreach and recruitment efforts.

Provisions of the Bill

• The Secretary of the Navy is required to maintain the Blue Angels squadron at Pensacola, Florida.
• The squadron's mission will be focused on conducting flight demonstrations to enhance awareness and promote recruitment for the Navy.

Demonstration Events

The bill mandates that the Blue Angels conduct at least two flight demonstration events annually at their base in Pensacola, Florida. This aims to keep the community engaged and support recruitment efforts directly through public demonstrations.

Training Flights

In addition to public demonstrations, the bill also requires the squadron to conduct at least 60 percent of its total training flights in Florida. This provision ensures that a significant portion of their training activities is localized, reinforcing their presence and operational capability within the state.

Personnel and Aircraft Provisions

The bill includes a stipulation that the Secretary of the Navy cannot reduce the number of aircraft or personnel assigned to the Blue Angels below the levels that were in place as of July 31, 2025. This provision is intended to protect the squadron's operational capacity and effectiveness.

Applicability

The requirements outlined in the bill will take effect for each calendar year starting from the enactment date of the legislation. This ensures that the stipulations will be upheld annually as part of the Blue Angels’ operational framework.

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