Bills · HRES 129
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 129Public Lands and Natural Resources
Expressing support for the designation of February 9, 2025, as the first ever "Gulf of America Day" and celebrating the importance of changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION FEB 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it represents a significant symbolic gesture from a branch of government. While this resolution itself doesn't change any laws or officially rename the body of water, it signals the House of Representatives' support for such a change and for a new commemorative day. If the referenced executive order is real and its renaming is implemented, it would alter how a major geographic feature of the United States is officially recognized and referred to, which could have implications for historical records, maps, and national identity. The bill also highlights a focus on national pride and historical interpretation as a driving force behind such actions.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives expresses support for designating February 9, 2025, as the first ever "Gulf of America Day."
This provision aims to establish a new commemorative day to celebrate a specific geographical renaming.
PROVISION 02
The House of Representatives celebrates the importance of changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America."
This provision indicates the House's approval of a significant change in the official name of a major body of water.
PROVISION 03
The resolution references an Executive Order 14172, purportedly signed by President Trump on January 20, 2025, that required the Secretary of the Interior to rename the U.S. portion of the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America."
This provision establishes the basis for the renaming and the celebratory day, linking it to a reported prior presidential action.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 13
Submitted in House
FEB 13
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 129
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Last actionFeb 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025
House Res.HRES 129Public Lands and Natural Resources
Expressing support for the designation of February 9, 2025, as the first ever "Gulf of America Day" and celebrating the importance of changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2025
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