USS Frank E. Evans Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:58:55Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3826 USS Frank E. Evans Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3826

Bill 118 hr 3826, also known as the USS Frank E. Evans Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to honor the memory of the 74 sailors who lost their lives when the USS Frank E. Evans was tragically sunk during a training exercise in the South China Sea in 1969. The bill seeks to ensure that the names of these sailors are added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Elaine Luria of Virginia and has garnered bipartisan support. It has passed the House and is currently awaiting consideration in the Senate.

The USS Frank E. Evans Act has received widespread support from veterans' organizations and the families of the sailors who perished in the tragic incident. Supporters of the bill argue that adding the names of these sailors to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a fitting tribute to their sacrifice and ensures that they are properly honored for their service. If the bill is passed into law, it will require the Secretary of Defense to add the names of the 74 sailors who died on the USS Frank E. Evans to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. This act of recognition is seen as a way to ensure that the memory of these sailors lives on and that their sacrifice is never forgotten. In conclusion, the USS Frank E. Evans Act is a bipartisan piece of legislation that seeks to honor the memory of the sailors who lost their lives in the tragic sinking of the USS Frank E. Evans. By adding their names to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the bill aims to ensure that these sailors are properly recognized for their service and sacrifice.

Congressional Summary of HR 3826

USS Frank E. Evans Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense to authorize inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in the District of Columbia of the names of the 74 crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3826

Bill HR 3826 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2023. Bill HR 3826 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 5, 2023. Bill HR 3826's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. as of June 9, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3826

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3826

USS Frank E. Evans ActUSS Frank E. Evans ActTo provide for the inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall of the names of the lost crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969.

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