Rear Admiral Alene Duerk Ship Renaming Act of 2025
To express the sense of Congress regarding the naming of a naval vessel for Rear Admiral Alene Duerk, and for other purposes.
This bill proposes to name a naval vessel after Rear Admiral Alene Duerk, the first woman to command a U.S. Navy ship. The bill expresses Congress's intent to honor Rear Admiral Duerk's significant contributions to the Navy.
The bill would affect the Navy by potentially renaming one of its ships in honor of Rear Admiral Duerk. It would also recognize the achievements of women in the military. The specific vessel to be renamed is not specified in the bill.
The bill was introduced on November 20, 2025, in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. It is currently in its early stages, and no further actions have been taken yet. The bill has bipartisan support, with sponsors from both Democratic and Republican parties.
