Gulf of America Act
In progressIntroducedJan 9, 2025
Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Cosponsors17
What this bill is intended to do
Gulf of America Act of 2025 This bill renames the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and directs federal agencies to update their documents and maps to incorporate the new name.
Latest action
May 12, 2025Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
How Congress voted · House roll call 121 · May 8, 2025
203 Yea213 Nay16 Not voting
Failed
How each party voted
Republicans1–212
Democrats202–0
Independents0–1
D56
Graded by The Quiet Ledger
The Gulf of America Act proposes to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America'. The bill outlines the process for updating federal documents and maps to reflect this change, with oversight by the Secretary of the Interior. It does not involve any financial appropriations or direct benefits to individuals or groups.
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Structural flags⚑ No enforcement or oversight