Officially: A resolution to support the naming of certain United States Navy ships after notable civil rights leaders and to strongly encourage the Department of Defense not to change the names of such ships.
The Senate would urge the Defense Department not to rename certain Navy support ships. These John Lewis-class ships are named for civil rights leaders. The resolution is a formal message, not a binding law.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend SRES264. Modern Action explains A resolution to support the naming of certain United States Navy ships after notable civil rights leaders and to strongly encourage the Department of Defense not to change the names of such ships. in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and generates a bill-specific message you can review before sending.
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Sitting in Armed Services
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Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S3256) (6/5/2025)
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