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119th Congress · House

Gulf of America Act

Subjects: Geography and mapping · Gulf of Mexico · Public Lands and Natural Resources

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Renames the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and directs federal agencies to update their documents.
  • House passed it on May 8, 2025 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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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