What does Preamble of S 3131 do?

This bill aims to add the names of crew members lost on the USS Frank E. Evans to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. The incident occurred on June 3, 1969.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3131 do?

This bill is formally titled the ``USS Frank E. Evans Act''.

What does INCLUSION ON THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL OF THE NAMES OF of S 3131 do?

This section directs the Secretary of Defense to authorize the inclusion of the names of 74 crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans, killed on June 3, 1969, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. The inclusion must occur within one year of the Act's enactment. The Secretary of Defense is required to consult with the Secretary of the Interior, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and other applicable authorities regarding adjustments to nomenclature and placement due to space limitations. The Commemorative Works Act does not apply to activities carried out under this section.

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USS Frank E. Evans Act — S. 3131

Last updated: 11/6/2025 · Introduced: 11/6/2025

Author: Adam Schiff (D-CA)

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This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to add the names of 74 crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans, lost on June 3, 1969, to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall within one year of enactment.
The Secretary of Defense must coordinate with relevant authorities to determine appropriate nomenclature and placement adjustments due to space constraints on the memorial wall.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 5945(In Committee)Official page

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