Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SJ 48: United States Navy; ship naming.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SJ 48 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: United States Navy; ship naming. Primary sponsor: Danny Diggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Rules (Voice Vote).
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
United States Navy; ship naming. Encourages the United States Secretary of the Navy to name an active ship or submarine USS Yorktown by 2031.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Diggs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Presented and ordered printed 26104549D