SRES 264 United States Senate · 119th Congress

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.

This resolution (SRES 264) supports naming U.S. Navy ships, specifically John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers, after notable civil rights leaders like Harriet Tubman, John Lewis, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It urges the Department of Defense not to rename any ships currently bearing these civil rights leaders' names. The resolution does not create new laws but expresses congressional support for this naming convention as a tribute to their legacy. It directly affects Navy ship naming policy and the Department of Defense's administrative decisions regarding vessel names.
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