Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 276 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
18 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 17 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor (R-GA) (Introduced 01/09/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.80 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 18 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 05/12/2025 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73. |
| Roll Call Votes | 2 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/09/2025)
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.
119 HR 276 EH: Gulf of America Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 276
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Gulf of America Act.
2.Renaming of Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America (a)RenamingThe Gulf of Mexico shall be known as the Gulf of America. (b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Gulf of Mexico shall be deemed to be a reference to the Gulf of America. (c)Implementation (1)In generalThe 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. (2)RequirementNot 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). Passed the House of Representatives May 8, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 276 IH: Gulf of America Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 276IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 9, 2025Ms. Greene of Georgia (for herself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Collins, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Ogles, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Haridopolos, Mr. Steube, Mr. Gill of Texas, Mr. Burlison, Mr. Babin, Mr. Rulli, and Mr. Nehls) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Gulf of America Act of 2025.2.Renaming of Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America(a)RenamingThe Gulf of Mexico shall be known as the Gulf of America.(b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Gulf of Mexico shall be deemed to be a reference to the Gulf of America.(c)Implementation(1)In generalThe 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.(2)RequirementNot 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).
119 HR 276 PCS: Gulf of America Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 73119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 276IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 8, 2025Received; read the first timeMay 12, 2025Read the second time and placed on the calendarAN ACTTo rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Gulf of America Act.2.Renaming of Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America(a)RenamingThe Gulf of Mexico shall be known as the Gulf of America.(b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Gulf of Mexico shall be deemed to be a reference to the Gulf of America.(c)Implementation(1)In generalThe 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.(2)RequirementNot 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).Passed the House of Representatives May 8, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.May 12, 2025Read the second time and placed on the calendar
119 HR 276 RH: Gulf of America Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-30 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 60119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 276[Report No. 119–85]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 9, 2025Ms. Greene of Georgia (for herself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Collins, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Ogles, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Haridopolos, Mr. Steube, Mr. Gill of Texas, Mr. Burlison, Mr. Babin, Mr. Rulli, and Mr. Nehls) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesApril 30, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Langworthy, Mr. Webster of Florida, and Mr. McGuireApril 30, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 9, 2025A BILLTo rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Gulf of America Act.2.Renaming of Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America(a)RenamingThe Gulf of Mexico shall be known as the Gulf of America.(b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Gulf of Mexico shall be deemed to be a reference to the Gulf of America.(c)Implementation(1)In generalThe 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.(2)RequirementNot 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).April 30, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/09/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 03/18/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries. |
| 03/25/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 04/09/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged |
| 04/09/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 04/09/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17. |
| 04/30/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-85. |
| 04/30/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-85. |
| 04/30/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60. |
| 05/05/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 05/08/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1914-1921) |
| 05/08/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 05/08/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 276. |
| 05/08/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 05/08/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Huffman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H1920) |
| 05/08/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| 05/08/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 121). |
| 05/08/2025 | Library of Congress | 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) |
| 05/08/2025 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1914) |
| 05/08/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 05/08/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. |
| 05/12/2025 | Senate | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America". |
| Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text | Gulf of America Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Gulf of America Act |
| Display Title | Gulf of America Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Gulf of America Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Gulf of America Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America". |
| Amendment | Sponsor | Purpose | Latest Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 18 | 05/08/2025 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 05/08/2025 Unknown |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 05/08/2025 Unknown |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 04/30/2025 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 04/09/2025 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 04/09/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 01/09/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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