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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.

USA119th CongressHRES-572| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
Jennifer A. Kiggans

Jennifer A. Kiggans

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, should remain a critical component of the Navy's future carrier-based strike fighter capability. It advocates for a dual-coast basing strategy for F-35C Lightning II squadrons to ensure global naval operations, redundancy, responsiveness, and readiness, rather than consolidating them solely on the west coast. The resolution specifically calls for NAS Oceana to be designated to receive F-35C squadrons as part of the Navy's modernization plan, citing the base's suitable infrastructure, airspace, and proximity to carrier home ports. It argues that replacing aging F/A-18 Super Hornets with F-35Cs at Oceana is essential to maintain operational effectiveness and readiness for the Atlantic Fleet. Finally, the resolution requests that the Secretary of the Navy provide Congress with a detailed timeline and implementation plan for integrating F-35C squadrons at NAS Oceana, including necessary military construction and training, while ensuring future decisions do not undermine East Coast aviation infrastructure.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

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.

USA119th CongressHRES-572| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, should remain a critical component of the Navy's future carrier-based strike fighter capability. It advocates for a dual-coast basing strategy for F-35C Lightning II squadrons to ensure global naval operations, redundancy, responsiveness, and readiness, rather than consolidating them solely on the west coast. The resolution specifically calls for NAS Oceana to be designated to receive F-35C squadrons as part of the Navy's modernization plan, citing the base's suitable infrastructure, airspace, and proximity to carrier home ports. It argues that replacing aging F/A-18 Super Hornets with F-35Cs at Oceana is essential to maintain operational effectiveness and readiness for the Atlantic Fleet. Finally, the resolution requests that the Secretary of the Navy provide Congress with a detailed timeline and implementation plan for integrating F-35C squadrons at NAS Oceana, including necessary military construction and training, while ensuring future decisions do not undermine East Coast aviation infrastructure.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jennifer A. Kiggans

Jennifer A. Kiggans

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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