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OR SJM10
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Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Noah Robinson
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AI Summary
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Oregon's 83rd Legislative Assembly urges the President, Maritime Administration, and Congress to purchase the SS United States from Okaloosa County, Florida using Department of Defense funds
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The SS United States, built in 1950-1951, is the largest ocean liner ever constructed entirely in the United States at 990 feet in length and still holds the Blue Riband award for fastest Atlantic crossing set in July 1952
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The vessel is currently in Mobile, Alabama awaiting transport to Destin, Florida where it is scheduled to be sunk as part of the world's largest artificial reef due to lack of restoration funding
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The memorial requests the ship be designated as a national landmark, restored to full working condition, and named the official flagship of the nation
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Copies of the memorial will be sent to the President, Maritime Administration Executive Director, Senate Majority Leader, House Speaker, and Oregon's Congressional Delegation
Legislative Description
Urging the President, the Executive Director of the Maritime Administration and Congress to purchase the SS United States, designate it as a National Historic Landmark, restore it and name it the flagship of our nation.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025