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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To rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America".Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Gulf of America Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Gulf of America ActShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
Legislative history
H.R. 276·House·Bill·Public Lands and Natural Resources
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 18, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Mar 25, 2025
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2025
House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Apr 9, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.
Apr 30, 2025
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-85.
Apr 30, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
May 5, 2025
House · FloorRules 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.
May 8, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1914-1921)
May 8, 2025
House · FloorRule 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
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 276.
May 8, 2025
House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 8, 2025
House · FloorMr. Huffman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H1920)
May 8, 2025
House · FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
May 8, 2025
House · Floor
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 121).Roll Call 121
May 8, 2025
House · Floor
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1914)Roll Call 122
May 8, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 8, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May 8, 2025
House · AmendmentAmendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules.
May 12, 2025
SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
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