S.Res. 264 — A resolution to support the naming of certain United States Navy ships after notable civil rights leaders and to strongly encourage the Department of Defense not to change the names of such ships.

S.Res. 264 — A resolution to support the naming of certain United States Navy ships after notable civil rights leaders and to strongly encourage the Department of Defense not to change the names of such ships. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this resolution is to support the naming of certain United States Navy ships after notable civil rights leaders and to urge the Department of Defense to maintain these names without changes. It aims to honor the legacy of these leaders who have significantly contributed to the advancement of civil rights in the United States. Key provisions of the resolution include a strong endorsement for naming a class of Navy ships, specifically the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers, after civil rights icons such as John Lewis, Harvey Milk, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, among others.