A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to rename, redesignate, or otherwise change the name of the vessel designated as CVN-81 from the “USS Doris Miller”.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5680, introduced by Senator Cory Booker, would prevent the use of federal money to change the name of the U.S. Navy vessel designated as CVN-81 from its current designation, the "USS Doris Miller."
The bill specifically addresses the funding for any renaming or redesignation process related to this particular aircraft carrier. It would affect the Department of Defense and any entities involved in the naming or renaming of naval vessels. The intended effect is to preserve the current name of CVN-81.
The bill has been introduced in the 119th Congress and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced on September 30, 2026. As of now, the full text of the bill has not been published, and further actions such as committee review and votes would be required for it to advance.
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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. 5680 do?
- This bill, S. 5680, introduced by Senator Cory Booker, would prevent the use of federal money to change the name of the U.S. Navy vessel designated as CVN-81 from its current designation, the "USS Doris Miller." The bill specifically addresses the funding for any renaming or redesignation process related to this particular aircraft carrier. It would affect the Department of Defense and any entities involved in the naming or renaming of naval vessels. The intended effect is to preserve the current name of CVN-81. The bill has been introduced in the 119th Congress and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced on September 30, 2026. As of now, the full text of the bill has not been published, and further actions such as committee review and votes would be required for it to advance.
- Has S. 5680 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5680 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5680?
- S. 5680 was sponsored by Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] (Democrat-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5680?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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