Expressing support for the designation of February 9, 2025, as the first ever "Gulf of America Day" and celebrating the importance of changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Gulf of America Day Designation
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Legislative Progress
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Key Points
- This resolution supports naming February 9, 2025, as the first Gulf of America Day to celebrate the body of water's new name.
- The change follows an executive order signed by Trump in January 2025 that directed the government to rename the U.S. portion of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
- The proposal highlights the importance of the region to the United States and aims to promote national pride through the renaming.
- This specific date was chosen because it marks the first time Trump visited the area after the name change was announced.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expressing support for the designation of February 9, 2025, as the first ever "Gulf of America Day" and celebrating the importance of changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
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