Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR139: Encouraging the United States Navy to select Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach as the home base for new squadrons of F-35C Lightning II stealth strike fighters.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 16, 2026
United States Navy; F-35C home base. Encourages the United States Navy to select Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach as the home base for new squadrons of F-35C Lightning II stealth strike fighters.
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 16, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 139 Encouraging the United States Navy to select Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach as the home base for new squadrons of F-35C Lightning II stealth strike fighters. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 11, 2026 WHEREAS, beginning in 2029, the United States Navy is planning to transition seven squadrons of F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet multirole fighters into squadrons of F-35C Lightning II stealth strike fighters; and WHEREAS, combining unmatched operational capability with strong community support, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana in Virginia Beach is the ideal home base for the F-35C fighters, the United States Navy's carrier-capable variant of the F-35; and WHEREAS, home basing the F-35C fleet at NAS Oceana would not only strengthen national defense readiness but also sustain thousands of local jobs and contribute significantly to the regional economy; Virginia Beach also offers an exceptional quality of life for sailors and their families, including excellent schools, diverse housing options, and vibrant community resources; and WHEREAS, NAS Oceana is the United States Navy's East Coast Master Jet Base, making it uniquely suited to host next-generation carrier-based aircraft, such as the F-35C, and concentrating advanced tactical aviation assets at NAS Oceana supports readiness, efficiency, and alignment with established operational structures; and WHEREAS, located within the Hampton Roads Region, which …
Sponsors
- Michael Feggans (D, 97) · primary sponsor
- Alex Askew (D, 95)
- Robert Bloxom (R, 100)
- Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D, 96)
- Tata, Anne (R, 99)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR139ER)
- : Agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
- : Agreed to by House Block Vote (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
- : Engrossed by House
- : Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
- : Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)
- : Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- : Referred to Committee on Rules
- : Presented and ordered printed 26107720D
Votes
- Agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) (March 11, 2026): 99 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N) (March 6, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N) (March 2, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR139?
- HR139 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Encouraging the United States Navy to select Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach as the home base for new squadrons of F-35C Lightning II stealth strike fighters.
- What does HR139 do?
- United States Navy; F-35C home base. Encourages the United States Navy to select Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach as the home base for new squadrons of F-35C Lightning II stealth strike fighters.
- What is the status of HR139?
- Passed both chambers as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR139ER) (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR139?
- Michael Feggans (D, 97), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR139?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR139
Source: official Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.