To rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseRead the second time and placed on the calendar
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Additional sponsors: Mr. Langworthy, Mr. Webster of Florida, and Mr. …
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Ms. Greene of Georgia (for herself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, …
On Passage
Gulf of America Act
On Motion to Recommit
Gulf of America Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
Officially renames the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" for all U.S. government purposes. Requires all federal documents and maps to be updated within 180 days.
Who Benefits and How
Those favoring the name change gain official U.S. recognition. The name change applies to all federal documents and maps.
Who Bears the Burden and How
All federal agencies must update documents and maps within 180 days. Board on Geographic Names oversees implementation. International bodies may not adopt the change.
Key Provisions
- Gulf of Mexico renamed "Gulf of America" for U.S. purposes
- All references in federal records updated
- Interior Secretary through Board on Geographic Names implements
- 180-day deadline for federal agencies to update documents
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Renames Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Assert U.S. naming preference for major geographic feature"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
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