**House Votes to Rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America**

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6 days ago - Politics

House Passes Bill to Rename Gulf of Mexico

In a recent vote, the House of Representatives passed a bill that will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." This decision, led by House Republicans, marks a significant shift in how we talk about one of America's major bodies of water.

The bill's main aim is more than just changing a name. It will require the Secretary of the Interior to oversee updates to government documents and maps so that everywhere we see "Gulf of Mexico," it will now say "Gulf of America." Federal agencies will have 180 days to make these updates once the bill becomes law.

People living along the Gulf coast and those working in related jobs may see this as a small change, but it carries important symbolic weight. The name change is intended to strengthen national identity and cultural pride, especially as it highlights America's history and connection to this region.

Supporters believe that by renaming the gulf, they are fostering unity among Americans and reminding future generations about their country’s geography. The bill is now moving forward in Congress, and this vote marks a step toward its future implementation.

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.

417 votes

Yes

211

No

206

Not Voting

16

  1. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1914)
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  4. 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)
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  5. On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 121).
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  6. The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  7. Mr. Huffman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H1920)
  8. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 276.
  10. 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.
  11. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1914-1921)
  12. Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  13. 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.
  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. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
  16. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-85.
  17. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.
  18. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  19. Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
  20. Subcommittee Hearings Held
  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.