Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 651

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.

Honoring the New USS Massachusetts Submarine

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This resolution celebrates the official start of service for the USS Massachusetts, a new nuclear-powered submarine. It is the eighth U.S. Navy ship to carry the name of the state and the first one in over 50 years.
The ship will be officially commissioned on March 28, 2026, during a ceremony in Boston Harbor. This event marks the moment the submarine officially joins the Navy's active fleet and begins its military duties.
The resolution honors the crew members who will serve on the ship and highlights the state's long history with the Navy. The ship's motto, "For Country," was inspired by a famous speech given by Kennedy.

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Mar 19, 2026Senate

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S1380-1381)

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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.

Bill NumberSRES 651

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S1380-1381)

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