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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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Additional Information
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.
Print number: SRES 264
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
Process start date: 2025-06-05