Gulf of America Act
White House position
Strongly supports
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Everywhere this bill has been
21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 12, 2025
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
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
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 8, 2025
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.
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
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | House · vote #122 | On Passage | Passed | 211–206 | See who voted → |
| May 8, 2025 | House · vote #121 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 203–213 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 18 | — | Agreed to |
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Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
Related & companion bills
1
Bill text
4 versions
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
17
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McGuire, John J.
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Webster, Daniel
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Langworthy, Nicholas A.
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Babin, Brian
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Burlison, Eric
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Collins, Mike
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Gill, Brandon
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Haridopolos, Mike
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Lawler, Michael
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Miller, Mary E.
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Moore, Barry
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Nehls, Troy E.
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Ogles, Andrew
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Rulli, Michael A.
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Steube, W. Gregory
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Tenney, Claudia
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Cite this page
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 276: Gulf of America Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-276/
"H.R. 276: Gulf of America Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-276/.
H.R. 276, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-276/.
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