United StatesCongress would urge naming a Navy ship for the Battle of Cowpens
Congress would urge, but not require, the Navy secretary to name a suitable ship in honor of the Revolutionary War's Battle of Cowpens.
What it does
Congress would recommend naming a suitable Navy ship to honor the Battle of Cowpens. The Navy secretary would not have to follow the request.
Argument forIf the Navy follows the request, a ship name could help sailors and the public remember the Battle of Cowpens.
Argument againstIf the Navy follows the request, choosing Cowpens could mean passing over other people or events for that ship's name.
More detail
Congress would ask the Navy secretary to name a suitable Navy ship in honor of the Battle of Cowpens. The request concerns the Revolutionary War battle fought on January 17, 1781. The secretary would not be required to follow the request.
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- 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
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