Bill · H.Res. 572· House(119-HRES-572)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, should remain a critical component of the future carrier-based strike fighter capability of the Navy and receive F-35C squadrons as part of the modernization strategy of the Navy.
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Jennifer Kiggans
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the future of Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It states that the base should remain a critical part of the Navy's future carrier-based strike fighter capability. The resolution calls for the base to receive F-35C squadrons as part of the Navy's modernization strategy. It specifically advocates for a dual-coast basing strategy rather than consolidating squadrons solely on the West Coast. Finally, it requests that the Secretary of the Navy provide a detailed timeline and implementation plan for this integration.
Yes
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The expansion of F-35C operations supports the regional workforce and military employment in the Virginia Beach area.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
The resolution benefits the local economy and workforce of the Virginia Beach urban area.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+2
Maintaining military infrastructure supports regional economic stability through consistent defense spending.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Maintaining National Defense Readiness: The resolution states that maintaining a dual-coast basing strategy ensures redundancy, responsiveness, and readiness for global naval operations (Section 1).
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Preserving East Coast Capabilities: By designating NAS Oceana to receive F-35C squadrons, the Navy maintains the east coast's fifth-generation carrier-based strike capability (Whereas clauses regarding NAS Oceana and Lemoore).
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Supporting Local Infrastructure and Workforce: The text notes that NAS Oceana possesses the necessary infrastructure, airspace access, and regional workforce to effectively support F-35C operations (Whereas clauses).
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Operational Efficiency: Keeping squadrons at NAS Oceana prevents the straining of deployment timelines and logistics for Atlantic Fleet air wings that would occur if squadrons were consolidated solely at NAS Lemoore (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+3
- 7/14/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey
Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia