Gulf of America Act of 2025
3/26/2025, 8:06 AMSummary of Bill HR 276
Bill 119 HR 276, also known as the "Gulf of America" renaming bill, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America". The bill was proposed by Representative John Doe and has sparked a significant amount of debate and controversy.Supporters of the bill argue that renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" would better reflect the shared heritage and identity of the countries that border the Gulf, including the United States, Mexico, and several Central American countries. They believe that this change would promote unity and a sense of belonging among the diverse populations that inhabit the region.
Opponents of the bill, however, argue that renaming the Gulf of Mexico is unnecessary and could be seen as a political statement or attempt to erase the historical and cultural significance of the current name. They also point out that the Gulf of Mexico has been known by its current name for centuries and changing it could cause confusion and unnecessary complications. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with both supporters and opponents making their voices heard. It remains to be seen whether the bill will ultimately be passed and the Gulf of Mexico will be officially renamed as the "Gulf of America".
Congressional Summary of HR 276
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 276
Bill HR 276 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 276 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HR 276's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of March 25, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 276
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
29Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
29Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 276
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
Geography and mappingGulf of MexicoAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 276
To rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America".To rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America".Comments
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