A resolution to support the naming of certain United States Navy ships after notable civil rights leaders and to strongly encourage the Department of Defense not to change the names of such ships.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 264 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 264 To support the naming of certain United States Navy ships after notable civil rights leaders and to strongly encourage the Department of Defense not to change the names of such ships. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2025 Mr. Schiff (for himself and Mr. Padilla) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION To support the naming of certain United States Navy ships after notable civil rights leaders and to strongly encourage the Department of Defense not to change the names of such ships. Whereas the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers serve a vital role in replenishing fuel to United States Navy ships and aircraft assigned to aircraft carriers; Whereas naming the class of ship and the first of its members after former United States Congressman John Lewis is a befitting tribute to a true United State…