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S. 5655

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A bill to express the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name an appropriate United States Navy ship in honor of the Battle of Cowpens, which took place on January 17, 1781, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · September 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced
September 30, 2026
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This bill expresses Congress's view that the Secretary of the Navy should name a future Navy ship in honor of the Battle of Cowpens, a pivotal American Revolutionary War battle fought on January 17, 1781, near Chesnee, South Carolina. The battle, which resulted in an American victory over British forces, is recognized as a turning point in the Southern Campaign and contributed to the eventual Patriot victory at Yorktown. The legislation notes that the Navy has previously honored this battle by naming two ships USS Cowpens, including a World War II aircraft carrier and a guided-missile cruiser decommissioned in 2024, both of which carried the crew nickname "Mighty Moo." With no current Navy ship bearing the Cowpens name, Congress is recommending that the Navy select an appropriate future vessel to continue this naval tradition and commemorate this important historical battle. The bill does not include specific funding or implementation timelines.

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