Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 6 D · 3 R cosponsors

HCR 79 — RECOGNIZING THE CREW AND FAMILIES OF THE USS DELAWARE (SSN-791) FOR THEIR CONTINUTED DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.

Last action — Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 24, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

This Resolution recognizes and commends the crew and family members of the USS Delaware (SSN-791) for their continued dedication to the United States Armed Forces. It also recognizes the Delaware Submarine Association for its role in supporting the morale, wellbeing, and recreation of the crew and families of the USS Delaware, as well to encourage, advocate, and generate statewide support for the crew of the submarine.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

  2. Passed In House by Voice Vote

  3. Introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 52 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (52)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HCR 79 do?
This Resolution recognizes and commends the crew and family members of the USS Delaware (SSN-791) for their continued dedication to the United States Armed Forces. It also recognizes the Delaware Submarine Association for its role in supporting the morale, wellbeing, and recreation of the crew and families of the USS Delaware, as well to encourage, advocate, and generate statewide support for the crew of the submarine.
Who sponsors HCR 79?
HCR 79 is sponsored by Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), William Bush (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), William J. Carson (Democratic), and Sarah McBride.
What is the current status of HCR 79?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 24, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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