**House Republicans Reject Gulf of America Name Change**

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6 days ago - Politics

House Republicans Block Name Change for the Gulf of Mexico

In a recent vote, House Republicans rejected a proposal that aimed to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." This change was more than just a simple name swap; it was meant to affect how this body of water is referenced in laws, maps, and all sorts of government documents across the country.

The bill proposed a two-step process. First, the Secretary of the Interior would oversee updating all official documents and maps to show the new name. Second, all federal agencies would need to make these changes within 180 days if the bill became law. This meant that any mention of the Gulf of Mexico would then refer to it as the Gulf of America.

The supporters of the bill believed that this name change could help strengthen national pride and identity. For many people living along the Gulf coast or working in related jobs, it might have seemed like a small change, but they thought it was significant in recognizing America’s history and cultural landmarks.

However, in a vote conducted in the House of Representatives, the proposal failed to pass as Republicans stood united against it. They believed that renaming the Gulf was not necessary, and despite the intentions behind the bill, it was blocked.

As a result of the vote, the Gulf of Mexico will continue to be called by its original name, and the effort to foster a sense of unity and recognition through the name change comes to an end for now.

This is a proposal to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America."

Important Points:

  • The Gulf of Mexico will be called the "Gulf of America."
  • All official documents and maps will also change to reflect this new name.

Details:

  1. The Secretary of the Interior will manage this name change for all federal documents and maps.
  2. Every federal agency must update its documents and maps within 180 days after the law is passed.

This change means that whenever someone refers to the Gulf of Mexico, they will now use the name "Gulf of America." This affects how we talk about this body of water in laws, maps, and other records.

416 votes

Yes

203

No

213

Not Voting

16

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122).
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  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122).
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  4. On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 121).
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  5. The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  6. Mr. Huffman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources.
  7. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 276.
  9. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  10. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377.
  11. Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  12. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  13. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
  14. Reported in House

    This is a proposal to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America."

    Important Points:

    • The Gulf of Mexico will be called the "Gulf of America."
    • All official documents and maps will also change to reflect this new name.

    Details:

    1. The Secretary of the Interior will manage this name change for all federal documents and maps.
    2. Every federal agency must update its documents and maps within 180 days after the law is passed.

    This change means that whenever someone refers to the Gulf of Mexico, they will now use the name "Gulf of America." This affects how we talk about this body of water in laws, maps, and other records.

  15. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-85.
  16. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.
  17. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  18. Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
  19. Subcommittee Hearings Held
  20. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  21. Introduced in House

    This is a bill that renames the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America."

    The key details are:

    1. The Gulf of Mexico will now be called the Gulf of America.
    2. All official documents, maps, and laws that mention the Gulf of Mexico will be updated to refer to it as the Gulf of America.
    3. The Secretary of the Interior will manage the renaming process.
    4. Each federal agency must update their documents and maps within 180 days after this bill becomes law.