Gulf of America Act
Geographic Renaming: Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
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.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
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)
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
Vote Results
2 votesOn Motion to Recommit
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Gulf of America Act
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