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House Natural Resources Committee advances bill to codify ‘‘Gulf of America’’ name amid sharp partisan debate
Summary
The committee voted to report HR 276, the Gulf of America Act of 2025, after lengthy debate and dozens of amendment proposals. Supporters said the bill codifies President Trump’s executive order; opponents called it a waste of committee time and raised costs and procedural concerns.
Chairman Westerman presided over a markup of HR 276, the Gulf of America Act of 2025, and urged the committee to advance the bill saying it would "permanently rename the area formerly known as the Gulf Of Mexico as the Gulf Of America" to ensure uniformity in federal maps and records.
Representative Green sponsored the measure; supporters argued the Gulf region’s energy and economic role justified formalizing the name. "The Gulf and its 1,600 miles of coastline within the United States are and will continue to be critical to our country's economy," the sponsor was recorded saying during debate.
Ranking Member Huffman strongly opposed the bill, calling the markup “political theater” and arguing the committee should focus on wildfire prevention, NOAA…
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