# Representatives Propose DoD Asset Naming Rules

On October 16, 2026, Representatives Debbie Dingell, Kweisi Mfume, and Wesley Bell introduced two bills concerning the naming of Navy and other Department of Defense assets. The proposals would affirm the naming of a Navy aircraft carrier in honor of Doris Miller and prohibit naming DoD assets after sitting presidents. They are legislative proposals—not procurement awards or solicitations—and the signals identify no contract value or immediate acquisition action.

- If enacted, the proposals could affect future Navy ship-naming and DoD asset-naming decisions, but they identify no new contractor requirement or purchasing opportunity.
- Defense contractors and acquisition teams can distinguish this policy development from active procurements; no solicitation, award, or vendor action is specified.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- U.S. Navy (USN)
- U.S. House of Representatives
- House Armed Services Committee (HASC)

### Key Quotes
> No sitting president has ever been able to, nor should they be able to, name a vessel after themselves.
> — Debbie Dingell, U.S. Representative

### Sources
- [
	Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Honoring Doris Miller and Prohibiting Renaming of Naval Vessels After Sitting Presidents | Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
](https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7498) - Dingell