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

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 19Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S1380-1381)

Summary

This Senate resolution honors the USS Massachusetts, a new nuclear submarine, and its crew for the submarine's upcoming commissioning ceremony on March 28, 2026. **What it does:** The resolution formally recognizes and celebrates this new Virginia Class nuclear submarine joining the U.S. Navy fleet. **Who it affects:** - The crew members of the USS Massachusetts - The U.S. Navy and broader military community - Citizens of Massachusetts (the state the submarine is named after) **What would change:** If passed, this resolution would serve as an official Congressional acknowledgment of the submarine's service. However, as a resolution rather than a law, it doesn't create new policies or allocate funding—it's ceremonial recognition. The resolution is currently under review in a Senate committee. Senate resolutions like this are common ways for Congress to formally honor military vessels, personnel, and significant events in American defense.

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