H.R. 276 Passed the House Public Lands and Natural Resources

Gulf of America Act

To rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America".

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Sponsor Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] Introduced January 9, 2025 Cosponsors 17 (17 R) Latest action May 12, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

HouseMay 8, 2025·Roll 122·H.R. 276
Gulf of America Act
On Passage

Passed211–206
R 211–1 D 0–205
HouseMay 8, 2025·Roll 121·H.R. 276
Gulf of America Act
On Motion to Recommit

Failed203–213
R 1–213 D 202–0

Actions

May 12, 2025 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
May 8, 2025 Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May 8, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 8, 2025 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1914)
May 8, 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 8, 2025 On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 121).
May 8, 2025 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
May 8, 2025 Mr. Huffman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H1920)
May 8, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 8, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 276.
May 8, 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 8, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1914-1921)
May 5, 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 9, 2025 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.
Apr 9, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 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 9, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 9, 2025 Introduced in House

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