A bill to require the Secretary of the Navy to establish a process for naming of Naval vessels, and for other purposes.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, introduced by Senator Cory Booker, proposes to direct the Secretary of the Navy to create a specific process for how naval vessels are named. The full details of this proposed process are not yet available as the official text of the bill has not been published.
The bill, if passed, would affect the U.S. Navy's procedures for naming its ships. It is intended to establish a formal system for this task, with further implications to be understood once the complete bill text is released.
Currently, S. 5678 has just been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its next steps in the legislative process would involve referral to relevant committees for review and potential hearings, before any potential vote on the Senate floor.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5678 do?
- This bill, introduced by Senator Cory Booker, proposes to direct the Secretary of the Navy to create a specific process for how naval vessels are named. The full details of this proposed process are not yet available as the official text of the bill has not been published. The bill, if passed, would affect the U.S. Navy's procedures for naming its ships. It is intended to establish a formal system for this task, with further implications to be understood once the complete bill text is released. Currently, S. 5678 has just been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its next steps in the legislative process would involve referral to relevant committees for review and potential hearings, before any potential vote on the Senate floor.
- Has S. 5678 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5678 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5678?
- S. 5678 was sponsored by Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] (Democrat-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5678?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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