Navy would publish standards and explanations for naming its vessels

The Navy secretary would publish objective standards and written reasons for vessel names. The process would cover naming and renaming Navy vessels. Departing from the Navy history office’s main recommendation would require an explanation. Renaming would also require the old name’s historical meaning and reasons for removing it. Written determinations would go to defense committees and be public as allowed by law. A written history review would be required before naming or renaming a vessel.