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Gulf of America Act

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HouseOn Passage · 5/8/25PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 205 Nay · 8 Not voting
  • Republican210 Yea · 1 Nay · 8 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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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Sponsor
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ( Republican · GA-14)
Cosponsors
17
Introduced
1/9/25
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Status
1/9/25Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
1/9/25Introduced in House
3/18/25Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
3/25/25Subcommittee Hearings Held
4/9/25Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.
4/9/25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
4/9/25Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
4/30/25Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
4/30/25Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-85.
5/5/25Rules 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.
5/8/25Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
5/8/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5/8/25On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1914)
5/8/25Passed/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)
5/8/25On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 121).
5/8/25The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
5/8/25Mr. Huffman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H1920)
5/8/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5/8/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 276.
5/8/25Rule 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.
5/8/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1914-1921)
5/12/25Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.