November 6, 2025
Mr. Schiff (for himself, Mr. Cramer, and Mr. Schumer) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
To provide for the inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall of the names of the lost crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the USS Frank E. Evans Act
.
Sec. 2. Inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall of the names of the lost crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969
(a) In general
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall authorize the inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in the District of Columbia of the names of the 74 crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969.
(b) Required consultation
The Secretary of Defense shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and other applicable authorities with respect to any adjustments to the nomenclature and placement of names pursuant to subsection (a) to address any space limitations on the placement of additional names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
(c) Nonapplicability of commemorative works act
Chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act
), shall not apply to any activities carried out under subsection (a) or (b).