Senate passes bill to name a Navy ship after a fallen sailor
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The Senate passed the Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act of 2025 and sent it to the House of Representatives. The bill directs the Navy to name a new ship after Chief Herbert D. Proffitt, a U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman who died in the line of duty.
Why it matters: This is a routine administrative action. Naming ships after fallen service members is a long-standing tradition that honors their memory. It has no impact on defense spending, military readiness, or public policy. It is a symbolic gesture that ensures a specific individual’s name is preserved in the fleet.
Who it affects
- The U.S. Navy, which will update its ship naming records.
This information is based on the official record from Congress.gov; check the full text of the bill for specific details on the ship class or commissioning timeline.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document