Washington, D.C. – May 8, 2025
In a symbolic yet divisive move, the U.S. House passes a bill to rebrand the Gulf of Mexico, sparking backlash at home and abroad.
In a closely contested vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday to officially rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America." The legislation, which passed 211–206 along mostly party lines, seeks to codify President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14172, issued on his first day of his second term, titled “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness.” Axios+6Wikipedia+6Financial Times+6
The bill, introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), directs all federal agencies to update maps, documents, and regulations to reflect the new name within 180 days. Supporters argue the change reflects America's strategic and cultural influence in the region. https://www.wymt.com+1https://www.kktv.com+1WSJ+2New York Post+2AP News+2
Critics, including Democrats and one Republican, Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), have labeled the move as unnecessary and politically motivated. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.) called it "the dumbest bill" in her six years in Congress. WSJAP News+2Axios+2New York Post+2
The bill now moves to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain due to the need for bipartisan support to overcome a filibuster. WSJ
Internationally, the renaming has been met with resistance. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed not to recognize the change, emphasizing that the renaming is only enforceable within the United States. WSJWSJ+2AP News+2WSJ+2
Some U.S. companies, including BP and Chevron, have begun adopting the "Gulf of America" terminology in official filings, while others remain cautious. WSJ+2Financial Times+2WSJ+2
The Associated Press and other media outlets continue to refer to the body of water by its historical name, citing international standards and historical usage. AP News
For more details, you can read the full article here: AP News
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