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.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 651 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 651

    Honoring the USS Massachusetts (SSN-798) Virginia Class nuclear 
 submarine and her crew on the historic occasion of her commissioning, 
                           on March 28, 2026.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 19, 2026

    Ms. Warren (for herself and Mr. Markey) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                               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.

Whereas it has been more than 50 years since the last USS Massachusetts (BB-59) 
        served the United States as a Ship of the Line;
Whereas the eighth United States Naval vessel to carry the name, the USS 
        Massachusetts (SSN-798) will build upon the proud legacy of the previous 
        7 ships christened USS Massachusetts, representing a Commonwealth with 
        claims on the birthplace of the United States Navy;
Whereas this warship will further underscore Massachusetts' rich maritime 
        tradition and naval service, and the commitment of its citizens by her 
        motto, inspired by President Kennedy's Inaugural Address, emblazoned on 
        the ship's crest, Pro Patria ``For Country''; and
Whereas, recognizing the profound significance of the commissioning of warship 
        USS Massachusetts (SSN-798) on March 28, 2026, in its namesake, the 
        Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That--
            (1) the Senate--
                    (A) again would like to recognize the profound 
                historical significance of the commissioning of warship 
                USS Massachusetts (SSN-798); and
                    (B) extends its best wishes for good fortune for 
                all those that sail aboard her, for fair winds and 
                following seas during her service to the United States; 
                and
            (2) service of the USS Massachusetts (SSN-798) shall 
        commence with her commissioning in the Commonwealth of 
        Massachusetts on March 28, 2026, in Boston Harbor.
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