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This mostly symbolic bill honors Rear Admiral Alene Duerk and raises public recognition of women in the Navy, potentially aiding recruitment to the Nurse Corps while imposing no meaningful policy changes or costs.
Middle-class families and the general public are reminded of and celebrate Rear Admiral Alene Duerk's historic service, increasing public recognition of women's contributions to the Navy.
Military personnel and healthcare workers may see increased recognition of military nursing that could inspire interest and recruitment into the Navy Nurse Corps, helping sustain medical staffing and expertise.
No significant direct negative impacts or costs are specified by the bill; it is primarily honorary and symbolic.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Expresses congressional intent that the Secretary of the Navy name a U.S. Navy vessel "U.S.S. Rear Admiral Alene Duerk" to honor her service.
Requires the Secretary of the Navy to name a United States Navy vessel "U.S.S. Rear Admiral Alene Duerk" in honor of Rear Admiral Alene Duerk's naval service and historical role as the first woman flag officer. The bill states Congress's view that such a naming is appropriate based on her World War II and postwar nursing service and awards. This measure is symbolic: it expresses a congressional preference for a ship name and does not create new programs, appropriate funds, or change Navy operations.
Introduced November 20, 2025 by Marcia Carolyn Kaptur · Last progress November 20, 2025