S. 3131: USS Frank E. Evans Act

This bill, known as the USS Frank E. Evans Act, aims to memorialize the crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans who lost their lives on June 3, 1969, by including their names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. Here are the main provisions of the bill:

Inclusion of Names

Within one year of the bill being enacted, the Secretary of Defense is required to authorize the addition of the names of 74 crew members who died during the incident involving the USS Frank E. Evans to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Consultation Process

In order to facilitate this addition, the Secretary of Defense must consult with the Secretary of the Interior and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, along with other relevant authorities. This consultation will focus on the necessary adjustments needed for the nomenclature and placement of the names, particularly considering any limitations in available space on the memorial wall.

Exemption from Commemorative Works Act

The provisions of the Commemorative Works Act, which governs how memorials are created and modified, will not apply to the elements carried out in this bill regarding the addition of names to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Summary

• The bill seeks to honor 74 deceased crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans.
• The Secretary of Defense will oversee the inclusion of their names on the memorial wall.
• Consultation with multiple authorities is required to address logistical considerations.
• The actions taken under this bill will not be subject to the regulations of the Commemorative Works Act.

Relevant Companies

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