HR 276
Gulf of America Act
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Bill overview
This bill officially changes the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. It directs federal agencies to update all documents, maps, and records to reflect this new name. The goal is to establish a more distinctly American identity for the region. The bill focuses solely on the renaming and does not address any other related issues.
Key provisions
- Renames the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
- Requires federal agencies to update their documents and maps.
- Designates the Secretary of the Interior to oversee the renaming process.
- Sets a 180-day deadline for federal agencies to implement the change.
- Defines references to the Gulf of Mexico as referring to the Gulf of America.
Who is affected
- Federal agencies
- Government documents and maps
- The United States government
Notable changes
- Changes the official name of the Gulf of Mexico.
- Mandates a widespread update of official records.
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie Taylor Greene
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 276
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America
.
This Act may be cited as the Gulf of America Act of 2025
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Gulf of America
Gulf of America.
Gulf of America.
The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Chairman of the Board on Geographic Names, shall oversee the implementation of the renaming described in subsection (a) with respect to each Federal document and map.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the head of each Federal agency shall update each document and map of the Federal agency in accordance with the renaming described in subsection (a).