USS Frank E. Evans Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 5945 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.

12/5/2025, 9:38 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5945

The USS Frank E. Evans Act, introduced in the 119th Congress on November 7, 2025, aims to address specific directives related to the USS Frank E. Evans and its casualties. The bill is designated as H.R. 5945 and can be accessed via the provided links for its text versions. Further details on the provisions and actions proposed within the bill are available in the official bill text.

Congressional Summary of HR 5945

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 5945

Bill HR 5945 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 7, 2025. Bill HR 5945 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on November 7, 2025. Bill HR 5945's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of November 7, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5945

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5945

To 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.