SRES 446119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.

Introduced: Oct 9, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-Mississippi)

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This is a Senate resolution recognizing the United States Navy’s 250th birthday. It commemorates the Navy’s founding by the Continental Congress in 1775, highlights its long-standing role in defending U.S. interests, projecting American values, and maintaining freedom of navigation, and notes the Navy’s current size and capabilities. The resolution expresses appreciation to Navy personnel, their families, veterans, and civilian staff for 250 years of service and reaffirms the Senate’s commitment to supporting the Navy as a vital instrument of national power and global stability. It is ceremonial in nature and does not authorize spending or create new legal obligations.

Key Points

1Recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy and its historic significance since 1775.
2Acknowledges the Navy’s ongoing role in defense, humanitarian missions, deterrence, diplomacy, and global stability.
3States the Navy’s current scale (more than 290 ships, about 3,700 aircraft, and roughly 590,000 active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel) and its core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
4Thanks Navy Sailors and their families, veterans, and civilians who support the fleet.
5Reaffirms the Senate’s commitment to supporting the Navy as a key element of national power and global security. The resolution is symbolic and non-binding, with no new funding or statutory requirements.

Impact Areas

Primary: Members of the U.S. Navy and their families, Navy veterans, and the broader defense and maritime communities. The resolution acknowledges their service and sacrifices.Secondary: The U.S. defense establishment, allied partners, and industries that support naval readiness (shipbuilding, aerospace, logistics, and maritime services).Additional impacts: Increases public recognition and patriotic awareness of the Navy’s history and current role; guidance for future commemorative events or educational initiatives (though it does not mandate any specific actions or funding).

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