In a pivotal move, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to cement President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
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This development, undoubtedly a victory for Trump loyalists, seeks to formally seal change amid fierce Democrat opposition and internal GOP dissent.
As this bill makes its way to the Senate, many wonder how this quintessentially American statement will be received beyond the House.
The House of Representatives passed the bill with a close 211-206 vote, making President Trump’s name change for the Gulf of America permanent.
All Democrats opposed the bill, and Rep. Don Bacon, R-NB, stood as the only Republican opposing it.
Bacon’s dissent reflects a broader sentiment among some GOP members who see the legislative effort as a symbolic gesture rather than a substantive action.
This bill, introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-GA, emphasizes the importance of restoring pride in American waters.
Greene, a staunch ally of Donald Trump, argued, “Codifying the rightful renaming of the Gulf of America isn’t just a priority for me and President Trump, it’s a priority for the American people.”
Greene underscores the efforts of American taxpayers, military, and businesses that contribute to the Gulf’s protection and prosperity.
Democrats, however, deemed the bill as a distraction from more pressing issues.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the pursuit, questioning why Congress isn’t focusing on the economy, healthcare, or national security.
Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-MD, also voiced his disapproval, calling the bill a “sick joke.”
Such reactions highlight the deeply polarized views surrounding this legislative move.
“Republicans think this juvenile legislation is the best use of this House’s time. This is the only work we’re doing today, folks,” Hoyer said, cited by Fox News.
The bill mandates that all U.S. references to the Gulf of Mexico be formally updated to “Gulf of America,” and federal agencies must adjust all documents and maps accordingly.
This task is overseen by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, ensuring the name change permeates governmental infrastructure.
The legislation now heads to the Senate, where it needs a 60-vote majority to advance to the president’s desk.
Yet, the Senate’s position remains uncertain as Republican figures like Sen. Lisa Murkowski oppose some of Trump’s renaming initiatives.
Those supporting the bill argue that such changes are needed to solidify American sovereignty and identity.
“We’ve been working around the clock to codify so much of what President Trump has been doing … to make sure that we put these into statutory law so that it can’t be reversed and erased by an upcoming administration,” said Speaker Mike Johnson, cited by ABC News.
#BREAKING: The Republican-led House voted Thursday to permanently change the Gulf of Mexico's name to Gulf of America. It passed with a 211 to 206 vote.
The legislation, which was introduced by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, codifies an executive order from… pic.twitter.com/SkixR8GMRp
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