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BillHR 6198 · 119

Rear Admiral Alene Duerk Ship Renaming Act of 2025

Introduced
Nov 20, 2025
Cosponsors
4
Traction
0
Last Action
Nov 20, 2025

Bill Summary

Renames a ship after Rear Admiral Alene Duerk. Requires the Navy to identify a ship and rename it in her honor.

Sponsored By

Marcy Kaptur
Democrat · Ohio · House

Bill Journey

  1. Nov 20, 2025
  3. Nov 20, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the United States Navy, specifically the crew and personnel associated with the ship to be renamed, as well as Rear Admiral Alene Duerk's legacy and family by honoring her with a namesake ship.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
5backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 50%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (4)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Armed Services
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last UpdatedNov 20, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.