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S. 5655·119th Congress·Introduced Sep 30, 2026

A bill to express the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name an appropriate United States Navy ship in honor of the Battle of Cowpens, which took place on January 17, 1781, and for other purposes.

IntroducedArmed Forces and National SecurityNarrow
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Sponsor
Sen. Graham, Darline [R-SC]
Committees
Armed Services Committee (primary)
Last action
Sep 30, 2026

Bottom line

This bill is a non-binding congressional recommendation encouraging the Secretary of the Navy to name a future ship after the historically significant Battle of Cowpens, continuing a naval tradition.

What it actually does

This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name a United States Navy ship in honor of the Battle of Cowpens. It includes several findings detailing the historical significance of the 1781 battle, its role as a turning point in the American Revolution, and the legacy of two previous Navy ships (USS Cowpens CVL-25 and USS Cowpens CG-63) that carried the name and have since been decommissioned.

Section 1(b)

Sense of Congress on Naming a Navy Ship in Honor of the Battle of Cowpens

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This provision formally states that it is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name an appropriate United States Navy ship after the pivotal American Revolutionary War battle known as the 'Battle of Cowpens'. This is a non-binding recommendation, meaning it encourages the Secretary to take this action but does not legally compel it. The provision is supported by a series of findings in Section 1(a) that highlight the historical importance of the battle and the distinguished service of two previous Navy ships named USS Cowpens, both of which are now decommissioned.

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