Bills · HRES 572
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 572Armed 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.
INTRO JUL 10· LAST ACTION JUL 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care because this bill highlights an ongoing discussion about the future of military basing and national defense strategy. If the Navy adopts the recommended dual-coast basing strategy and places F-35C squadrons at NAS Oceana, it could bolster the readiness and response capabilities of the Atlantic Fleet, ensuring that advanced fighter jets are strategically located to support global operations.
Conversely, if the Navy opts for a different strategy, such as consolidating most F-35C squadrons on the West Coast, it could lead to concerns about an imbalance in defense capabilities. This could potentially affect deployment timelines for East Coast-based aircraft carriers and impact the economic vitality of communities like Virginia Beach that host major military installations. This resolution reflects congressional concern over strategic military decisions and their regional impacts.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Recommends a dual-coast basing strategy for F-35C squadrons.
Ensures advanced fighter jets are available on both sides of the country, improving overall military readiness.
PROVISION 02
Recommends Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, receive F-35C squadrons.
Designates a specific East Coast base for the next generation of carrier-based fighter jets.
PROVISION 03
Asks the Secretary of the Navy to provide a detailed timeline and plan for integrating F-35C squadrons at Oceana.
Seeks concrete steps and accountability for implementing the recommended basing strategy.
PROVISION 04
Advises against disproportionate consolidation of aviation infrastructure on the West Coast.
Emphasizes maintaining strategic balance and operational flexibility across both coasts for naval aviation.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
56
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 1 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 10
Submitted in House
JUL 10
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 572
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionJul 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
House Res.HRES 572Armed 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.
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
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