[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 446 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 446

       Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 9, 2025

Mr. Wicker (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Alsobrooks, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. 
  Banks, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Budd, Ms. Collins, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. 
  Cotton, Mr. Cramer, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. Hirono, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. 
 Kaine, Mr. Kelly, Mr. King, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Peters, Mr. Reed, Ms. 
 Rosen, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Sheehy, Mr. 
 Sullivan, Mr. Tuberville, and Mr. Whitehouse) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
       Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.

Whereas, on October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress, representing the 
        citizens of the 13 American colonies, passed a resolution establishing a 
        Continental Navy to protect North American trade from British blockades 
        and predation and to intercept British ships carrying supplies for 
        British forces in North America;
Whereas the founders recognized the essential nature of a Navy to the strength 
        and longevity of the country by providing authority to Congress ``To 
        provide and maintain a Navy'' in article I, section 8 of the 
        Constitution of the United States;
Whereas the Continental Navy began a proud tradition, carried out for the last 
        250 years by the United States Navy, to protect the interests of the 
        United States on, under, and above the seas, projecting American values 
        and maintaining the freedom of navigation across the globe;
Whereas, as of the date of this resolution, the United States Navy is a global 
        force of more than 290 ships, 3,700 aircraft, and 590,000 active duty, 
        reserve, and civilian personnel;
Whereas the Navy's Sailors, past and present, have demonstrated unmatched 
        courage, skill, and dedication during every major conflict in the 
        history of the United States;
Whereas the Navy has played a vital role in humanitarian missions, disaster 
        relief, deterrence, and diplomacy, fostering peace and stability in 
        regions far beyond the shores of the United States;
Whereas the Navy remains at the forefront of technological innovation, all-
        domain warfare, and strategic deterrence in the 21st century;
Whereas the Navy's core values of ``Honor, Courage, and Commitment'' have guided 
        generations of Sailors and reflect the enduring spirit of service to the 
        country;
Whereas the Navy's 250th birthday provides an opportunity to recognize the 
        sacrifices of Navy families, veterans, and civilians who have supported 
        the fleet and fought for the maritime superiority of the United States;
Whereas communities across the United States continue to provide critical 
        industrial and workforce support to sustain fleet readiness and national 
        defense; and
Whereas, whether in peace or at war, the people of the United States can rest 
        assured that their Navy is on watch, ever vigilant, and ready to respond 
        when and where it is needed: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 250th 
        birthday of the United States Navy;
            (2) expresses the appreciation of the people of the United 
        States to the men and women of the Navy, past and present, for 
        their 250 years of dedicated service and defense of the United 
        States; and
            (3) reaffirms the Senate's commitment to supporting the 
        United States Navy as a vital instrument of national power and 
        global stability.
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