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US HB276
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marjorie Greene
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AI Summary
- Renames the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" for all United States purposes
- All references to the Gulf of Mexico in federal laws, maps, regulations, documents, papers, and other records shall be deemed to refer to the "Gulf of America"
- Secretary of the Interior, through the Chairman of the Board on Geographic Names, will oversee implementation of the renaming across federal documents and maps
- Federal agencies must update all documents and maps to reflect the new name within 180 days of enactment
- Passed the House of Representatives on May 8, 2025
Legislative Description
Gulf of America Act
Public lands and natural resources
Last Action
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
5/12/2025
Committee Referrals
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries3/18/2025
Natural Resources1/9/2025
Full Bill Text
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