MTG's Gulf of America Act passed by U.S. House, moves on to Senate
Gulf of America hats are seen during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a controversial bill that would rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America."
What we know:
The legislation, known as the Gulf of America Act, was introduced by Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and would require all federal agencies to update maps and official documents to reflect the new name.
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The bill aims to solidify an earlier executive order issued by President Donald Trump. It passed the House on Thursday and now heads to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain.
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What they're saying:
Critics, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, questioned the bill’s timing and priorities. "It's extraordinary that this is the top of the Republican agenda at a time when they are crashing the economy and hurting everyday Americans, raising costs and driving us toward a recession," Jeffries said.
What's next:
The Senate has not yet scheduled a vote on the bill.