The federal government would officially rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." Every federal agency must update its maps, documents, and databases within 180 days. No borders or legal rights change — only the name.
Modern Action shows what the legislation would change, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Gulf of America Act is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
Latest action on H.R. 276: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
Who this affects: This bill primarily affects federal agencies that produce maps, documents, and databases referencing the Gulf of Mexico. It also touches anyone who relies on official U.S. government materials — from researchers and educators to businesses operating in the Gulf region.
Why this matters: The Gulf of Mexico borders five U.S. states and is referenced in countless federal laws, regulations, maps, and scientific databases. Renaming it would trigger a broad update across every federal agency and could create a split between how the U.S. government and the rest of the world refer to the same body of water.
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Officially: Gulf of America Act
The federal government would officially rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." Every federal agency must update its maps, documents, and databases within 180 days. No borders or legal rights change — only the name.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend H.R.276. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73. (5/12/2025)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Gulf of America Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it would do, where it is in the process (floor pending), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.
You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around H.R.276, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then lets you edit and send when ready.
