HR 5945119th CongressIn Committee

USS Frank E. Evans Act

Introduced: Nov 7, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1] (R-Nebraska)

Civil Rights & JusticeDefense & National SecurityVeterans Affairs

Standard Summary

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The USS Frank E. Evans Act mandates the inclusion of 74 crew members' names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, addressing historical omissions and honoring their service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War.

Key Points

1Requires the Secretary of Defense to authorize adding names of USS Frank E. Evans crew members killed in 1969 to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall within one year of enactment.
2Mandates consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to resolve space and placement adjustments for the additional names.
3Exempts the memorial name additions from the Commemorative Works Act, streamlining the process without adhering to standard regulations for commemorative works in D.C.

Impact Areas

Vietnam Veterans Memorial WallFamilies of the USS Frank E. Evans crew membersDepartment of Defense and Department of the Interior

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