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USS Frank E. Evans Act

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.

Introduced Nov 7, 2025

Latest action (Nov 7, 2025) 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.

Referred to
Natural Resources Committee Armed Services Committee
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to authorize the inclusion of the names of 74 crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., within one year of enactment. The Secretary of Defense shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and other applicable authorities regarding placement and naming conventions to address any space constraints. The bill exempts this action from the requirements of the Commemorative Works Act.

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Sponsor (1)
21 cosponsors

Actions (2)
  1. Nov 7, 2025 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. · house
  2. Nov 7, 2025 Introduced in House

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  • S 3131 — 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. · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · Cong. 119 96%
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Text versions (1)
  • Introduced in House · Nov 7, 2025

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 7, 2025

Mr. Flood (for himself, Ms. Chu, Mr. Stauber, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Sherman, Ms. Barragan, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Levin, Mr. Courtney, and Mr. Garcia of California) introduced the following bill; which 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

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.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “USS Frank E. Evans Act”.

SEC. 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). <all>

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