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S. 3131 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
5 members · Left 4 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Schiff, Adam B. (D-CA) (Introduced 11/06/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.35 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 5 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/21/2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (11/06/2025)
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.
119 S3131 IS: USS Frank E. Evans Act U.S. Senate 2025-11-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3131
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 6, 2025 Mr. Schiff (for himself, Mr. Cramer, and Mr. Schumer) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
A BILL 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. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USS Frank E. Evans Act. 2. 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 (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall authorize the 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. (b) Required consultation The Secretary of Defense shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and other applicable authorities with respect to any adjustments to the nomenclature and placement of names pursuant to subsection (a) to address any space limitations on the placement of additional names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. (c) Nonapplicability of commemorative works act Chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act), shall not apply to any activities carried out under subsection (a) or (b).
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 11/06/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 07/21/2026 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | USS Frank E. Evans Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | USS Frank E. Evans Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 11/06/2025 Referred To |
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 11/06/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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