A bill to prohibit the naming or renaming of a Naval vessel for an individual serving as the President or Vice President.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, introduced by Senator Cory Booker, proposes to ban the practice of naming or renaming any U.S. Navy vessel after a person who is currently serving as President or Vice President. The bill's official text has not yet been released, so specific details about its implementation or any exceptions are not available.
If enacted, this legislation would change how naval vessels are christened, preventing any ship from being named in honor of an incumbent President or Vice President. The measure would directly impact the Department of the Navy and the individuals holding the offices of President and Vice President.
As a newly introduced bill in the 119th Congress, S. 5679 has just begun its legislative journey. Its next steps would involve referral to a Senate committee for review, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially voted upon.
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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. 5679 do?
- This bill, introduced by Senator Cory Booker, proposes to ban the practice of naming or renaming any U.S. Navy vessel after a person who is currently serving as President or Vice President. The bill's official text has not yet been released, so specific details about its implementation or any exceptions are not available. If enacted, this legislation would change how naval vessels are christened, preventing any ship from being named in honor of an incumbent President or Vice President. The measure would directly impact the Department of the Navy and the individuals holding the offices of President and Vice President. As a newly introduced bill in the 119th Congress, S. 5679 has just begun its legislative journey. Its next steps would involve referral to a Senate committee for review, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially voted upon.
- Has S. 5679 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5679 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5679?
- S. 5679 was sponsored by Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] (Democrat-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5679?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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