This resolution would cancel a federal rule about the “Gulf of America” name. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management could no longer use or enforce that rule.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America". is a Senate bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Latest action on S.J.Res. 87: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who this affects: This resolution mainly affects the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and people who use its maps, leases, and other ocean records. Coastal states, businesses, and communities may see different names in federal materials. The exact effect is unclear because the resolution does not explain what the canceled rule changed.
Why this matters: Federal maps, leases, and ocean records may use different names if Congress cancels this rule. That could affect coastal states, businesses, and communities that rely on those materials. The full impact is unknown because the resolution does not explain what the rule changed. The way Congress cancels the rule may also limit similar rules in the future.
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Officially: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America".
This resolution would cancel a federal rule about the “Gulf of America” name. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management could no longer use or enforce that rule.
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Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (10/1/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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