DemocratBill · S.Res. 651· Senate(119-SRES-651)

A resolution honoring the USS Massachusetts (SSN-798) Virginia Class nuclear submarine and her crew on the historic occasion of her commissioning, on March 28, 2026.

Rep. Warren
Age: 77 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
3/19/2026
Last activity
3/19/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S1380-1381)
Sponsored by
Elizabeth Warren
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution honors the USS Massachusetts (SSN-798), a Virginia Class nuclear submarine, and her crew. The document marks the historic occasion of the ship's commissioning on March 28, 2026. It notes that this is the eighth United States Naval vessel to bear the name. The commissioning ceremony is scheduled to take place in Boston Harbor within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Senate aims to recognize the historical significance of this event.

Yes

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1

    The resolution honors the historical legacy of naval service and the upcoming crew of the USS Massachusetts.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1

    The resolution honors the upcoming service of a new naval vessel and its crew.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.