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Preserving US Navy Ship Names Honoring Civil Rights Leaders

The U.S. Senate strongly supports maintaining the names of U.S. Navy ships named after prominent civil rights leaders. Citizens can be assured that the legacy of these figures will continue to be honored through the naming of important military vessels, highlighting their contributions to a more just society.
Key points
The Senate supports naming U.S. Navy ships after civil rights leaders like John Lewis, Harvey Milk, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Authorities strongly encourage the Department of Defense not to change these names, aiming to permanently honor these individuals' contributions to civil rights.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_264
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
Process start date: 2025-06-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_264.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Senate supports naming U.S. Navy ships after civil rights leaders like John Lewis, Harvey Milk, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
  • Authorities strongly encourage the Department of Defense not to change these names, aiming to permanently honor these individuals' contributions to civil rights.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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