USS Frank E. Evans Act

# USS Frank E. Evans Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The USS Frank E. Evans Act would authorize the U.S. Navy to name a future naval vessel after the USS Frank E. Evans, a destroyer that sank in 1969 after colliding with an aircraft carrier in the waters near Australia. The ship was lost with 74 crew members.

By naming a new vessel after it, the bill honors the ship and the sailors who died in the accident. Naval vessels are traditionally named to commemorate important events, locations, or previous ships with historical significance. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill primarily affects the Navy's ship-naming processes and serves as a tribute to the sailors lost on the original USS Frank E. Evans. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA). Unless further action is taken, the bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process.