H.R. 276 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Gulf of America Act
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jan 9, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 House roll 120 |
On Motion to RecommitGulf of America Act | D 202–0 · R 1–213 |
Failed 203–213 |
| May 8, 2025 House roll 121 |
On PassageGulf of America Act | D 0–205 · R 211–1 |
Passed 211–206 |
Latest action
May 12, 2025 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.