Geographic Renaming: Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
Also known as: Gulf of America Act
Legislative Progress
211–206
Key Points
- Congress is considering a bill that would officially change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' for all U.S. government purposes.
- If this becomes law, every federal map, regulation, and official document would be required to use the new name. This includes everything from nautical charts used by sailors to environmental reports.
- Federal agencies would have 180 days to update their records and maps. The Department of the Interior would oversee the process to ensure the name is changed consistently across the entire government.
- This change would only apply to United States federal records. It would not change the actual borders of the water or force other countries to change what they call the area.
Milestones
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1914)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1914)
Vote Results
2 votesOn Motion to Recommit
On Passage
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Gulf of America Act
Sponsor
Cosponsors
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