H.R. 276: Gulf of America Act of 2025 (119th Congress) Bill Summary

This bill, known as the Gulf of America Act of 2025, proposes to officially rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Here are the main points of what the bill aims to accomplish:

Renaming of the Gulf

The Gulf of Mexico will be referred to as the Gulf of America moving forward.

References in Legal Documents

Any existing legal documents, maps, regulations, or records that currently mention the Gulf of Mexico will now be considered as referring to the Gulf of America.

Implementation Responsibilities

The Secretary of the Interior will manage the process of implementing this name change.
This implementation will include modifying all relevant federal documents and maps to reflect the new name.
Federal agencies are required to update their documents and maps within 180 days after the bill is enacted.

Summary of Actions

In summary, if this bill is passed, the primary effect will be the name change of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which will necessitate updates across various federal documents and maps handled by government agencies.

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Actions

22 actions

Date	Action
May. 12, 2025	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
May. 08, 2025	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1914-1921)
May. 08, 2025	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 276.
May. 08, 2025	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May. 08, 2025	Mr. Huffman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H1920)
May. 08, 2025	On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 121).
May. 08, 2025	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1914)
May. 08, 2025	Passed/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)
May. 08, 2025	Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May. 08, 2025	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.
May. 08, 2025	The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
May. 08, 2025	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May. 05, 2025	Rules 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.
Apr. 30, 2025	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
Apr. 30, 2025	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-85.
Apr. 09, 2025	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr. 09, 2025	Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.
Apr. 09, 2025	Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Mar. 25, 2025	Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar. 18, 2025	Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Jan. 09, 2025	Introduced in House
Jan. 09, 2025	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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H.R. 276: Gulf of America Act of 2025