119th Congress
H.R. 276
Gulf of America Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- G000596
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2025
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Committees
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- Official text
- Placed on Calendar Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (17)
Original cosponsors (14)
- Andrew Ogles (R-TN)
- Barry Moore (R-AL)
- Brandon Gill (R-TX)
- Brian Babin (R-TX)
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
- Eric Burlison (R-MO)
- Mary E. Miller (R-IL)
- Michael A. Rulli (R-OH)
- Michael Lawler (R-NY)
- Mike Collins (R-GA)
- Mike Haridopolos (R-FL)
- Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX)
- Troy E. Nehls (R-TX)
- W. Gregory Steube (R-FL)
Added later (3)
- Nicholas A. Langworthy (R-NY) · Jan 22, 2025
- Daniel Webster (R-FL) · Apr 8, 2025
- John J. McGuire III (R-VA) · Apr 14, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 House #122 | On Passage: Gulf of America Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
| May 8, 2025 House #121 | On Motion to Recommit: Gulf of America Act | Failed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- May 12, 2025 · Senate
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73. - May 8, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. - May 8, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - May 8, 2025 · 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 · House
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 121). - May 8, 2025 · House
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. - May 8, 2025 · House
Mr. Huffman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H1920) - May 8, 2025 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - May 8, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 276. - May 8, 2025 · 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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1914-1921) - May 5, 2025 · House
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 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60. - Apr 30, 2025 · House
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 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. - Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House