A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Maintaining Integrity of Military Legacy and Enduring Recognition Act or the MILLER Act. It was introduced in the Senate on September 30, 2026, by Mr. Booker. The entire purpose of the legislation is to stop the use of Federal funds for renaming, redesignating, or changing the name of the naval vessel designated as CVN-81. Specifically, the bill forbids any Federal funds from being obligated or expended to change this ship's name away from the USS Doris Miller.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section prevents Federal funds from being used to rename, redesignate, or change the name of the vessel CVN-81 from the USS Doris Miller, which ensures the ship retains its current name without taxpayer money being spent on a name change.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 9/30/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate