The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to permanently rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” advancing an effort started by President Donald Trump.
Narrow Vote Reflects Partisan Divide
The measure, introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), passed narrowly with a 211–206 vote. Only one Republican, Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, voted against the bill.
From Executive Order to Law
The bill would codify Trump’s executive order issued during his second term, officially changing all references in U.S. laws, maps, and documents from “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America.” Federal agencies would be required to update all related materials under the supervision of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
Greene: ‘It’s a Priority for the American People’
“Codifying the rightful renaming of the Gulf of America isn’t just a priority for me and President Trump, it’s a priority for the American people,” Greene posted on X, emphasizing the Gulf’s economic and military significance to the U.S.
Senate Passage Uncertain
The bill faces steeper odds in the Senate, where it would need bipartisan support to overcome a filibuster. Senate Republican Leader John Thune has yet to commit to bringing the measure to a vote.
Johnson: Protecting Trump’s Agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson voiced strong support for the legislation. “We’ve been working around the clock to codify so much of what President Trump has been doing,” he said, “so that it can’t be reversed and erased by an upcoming administration.”
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