USS Frank E. Evans Act
Latest Action
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Official Summary
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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AI Government Intelligence™The USS Frank E. Evans Act is a Senate bill from the 119th Congress that mandates the Department of Defense to authorize the addition of the names of the 74 crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans, who died on June 3, 1969, to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. The bill is currently under consideration, with hearings held by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks as of July 21, 2026. The bill falls under the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security.
This bill seeks to officially recognize the 74 crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans killed in 1969 by adding their names to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, pending further legislative action.
- Requires the Department of Defense to authorize inclusion of 74 crew members' names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
- Specifically honors those killed on June 3, 1969, aboard the USS Frank E. Evans.
- Currently in process with hearings held by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks.
['Families and descendants of the 74 crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans.', 'Veterans organizations and communities honoring Vietnam War service members.', 'The Department of Defense as the responsible agency for memorial authorizations.']
['Implementation considerations include ensuring accurate verification and authorization processes by the Department of Defense.', 'Potential administrative costs related to updating the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.', 'Oversight mechanisms for the authorization process are not detailed in the available text.']
The bill is part of ongoing efforts to recognize and honor military personnel who served during the Vietnam War. It is currently in the legislative process with hearings conducted by a Senate subcommittee focused on national parks, which oversees the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. No further legislative actions or votes have been recorded as of the latest update.
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["Enhanced recognition of Vietnam War veterans may increase public awareness and support for veterans' issues.", 'Potential precedent for future memorial updates to include previously unrecognized service members.', 'May influence related policies or initiatives concerning military memorials and veteran honors.']
The full bill text is not available, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions, enforcement mechanisms, or funding sources. Transparency regarding the authorization process and cost implications would benefit public understanding. Monitoring subsequent legislative actions and Department of Defense implementation plans will be important for oversight.
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