United StatesBill would block federal spending to rename USS Doris Miller
Federal money could not be committed or spent to rename the vessel CVN-81 or otherwise change its name from USS Doris Miller.
What it does
The proposal would bar the use of federal money to rename CVN-81, give it a different designation, or otherwise change its name from USS Doris Miller.
Argument forKeeping federal money from funding a name change could preserve consistent public recognition of the vessel and its USS Doris Miller name.
Argument againstThe funding ban could limit officials’ ability to change the vessel’s name later, even if they find a strong reason to do so.
More detail
Federal money could not be committed or spent to change the vessel’s name. The restriction applies only to CVN-81 and its name, USS Doris Miller. It covers renaming, giving the vessel a different designation, and any other change to its name.
Where do you stand?
Choose your position
Tell your reps
Take a position to see your representatives and ways to contact them.
Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Introduced in SenateLatest
- Sep 30Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Introduced
National SecurityConsumer ProtectionPublic Safety