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HR 276 · 119th Congress · HouseOther

Gulf of America Act

In plain language: This legislation officially renames the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" for all federal government purposes. Any mention of the Gulf of Mexico in federal laws, regulations, and records would legally apply to the new name. All federal agencies would have 180 days to update their official maps, publications, and documents to reflect the change.

Provisional: our plain-language summary, pending review.

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People affected—Not determinable from the text provided; the bill directs federal administrative changes rather than directly regulating or conferring benefits onto a specific population count.
Fiscal magnitude—Not determinable from the text provided; no specific appropriations or cost figures are specified for updating agency maps and documents.
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Who it affects

Who it helps · who it burdens.

Who it burdens

  • Federal agenciesMust update all maps, regulations, and official documents to replace 'Gulf of Mexico' with 'Gulf of America' within 180 days of enactment under Sec. 2(b) and Sec. 2(c)(2).provisional
  • Department of the Interior and Board on Geographic NamesRequired to oversee and supervise the implementation of the renaming across all federal documents and maps under Sec. 2(c)(1).provisional

Dollar-level funding (FEC sector totals) is coming in a later phase.

What it does

The provisions, in plain language.

  1. Officially renames the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" and directs that all federal laws, maps, regulations, and official government records treat any reference to the Gulf of Mexico as a reference to the Gulf of America.

    Sec. 2(a)-(b)provisional

  2. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the Board on Geographic Names, to supervise the rollout of the new name on all federal maps and documents.

    Sec. 2(c)(1)provisional

  3. Requires every federal agency to update all of its maps and documents to reflect the new name within 180 days of enactment.

    Sec. 2(c)(2)provisional

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Timeline

How it moved.

  1. May 12, 2025Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
  2. May 8, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. May 8, 2025On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1914)
  4. May 8, 2025Passed/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)
  5. May 8, 2025On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 121).
  6. May 5, 2025Rules 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.
  7. Apr 30, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-85.
  8. Apr 30, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-85.
  9. Apr 9, 2025Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.
  10. Jan 9, 2025Introduced in House
  11. Jan 9, 2025Introduced in House

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