To prohibit the conveyance, directly or indirectly, of property at Naval Station, Long Beach, California, to a commercial shipping company owned or controlled by a foreign country.

For Further Action See H.R.1119.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 20, 1997

Prohibits the Secretary of Defense, in disposing of real property in connection with the closure of the Long Beach Naval Air Station, California, from conveying any portion of such property to a shipping company owned or controlled by a foreign country. Requires the Secretary to prohibit any subsequent reconveyance of such property to such a company. Provides a reversionary interest and a right of entry for the United States if any such property is so conveyed or reconveyed.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] · R–CA

Committees

Armed Services Committee

23 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Nov 18, 1997
For Further Action See H.R.1119.
Oct 3, 1997
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.
Apr 14, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.
Apr 14, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Mar 20, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
Mar 20, 1997
Introduced in House
Mar 20, 1997
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.R.1138 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.R.1138, 105th Congress: To prohibit the conveyance, directly or indirectly, of property at Naval Station, Long Beach, California, to a commercial shipping company owned or controlled by a foreign country.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1138

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1997-03-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hr1138/BILLS-105hr1138ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:19Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.R.1138 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.R.1138, 105th Congress: To prohibit the conveyance, directly or indirectly, of property at Naval Station, Long Beach, California, to a commercial shipping company owned or controlled by a foreign country.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1138

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1997-03-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hr1138/BILLS-105hr1138ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:19Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.1138 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.R.1138, 105th Congress: To prohibit the conveyance, directly or indirectly, of property at Naval Station, Long Beach, California, to a commercial shipping company owned or controlled by a foreign country.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1138

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1997-03-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hr1138/BILLS-105hr1138ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:19Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.1138 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.R.1138, 105th Congress: To prohibit the conveyance, directly or indirectly, of property at Naval Station, Long Beach, California, to a commercial shipping company owned or controlled by a foreign country.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1138

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1997-03-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hr1138/BILLS-105hr1138ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:19Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.1138 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.