SJ 48 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

United States Navy; ship naming.

This bill (SJ 48) is a non-binding resolution encouraging the U.S. Secretary of the Navy to name an active ship or submarine "USS Yorktown" by 2031. It does not create new law or require specific action, but formally requests the Navy consider this name for a future vessel. The resolution directly affects the Navy's ship-naming process and honors the historical USS Yorktown (CV-10), a World War II aircraft carrier. It was approved by the Rules Committee via voice vote in early 2026.
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Feb 6, 2026
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