Gulf of America Act
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
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Gulf of America Act of 2025 This bill renames the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and directs federal agencies to update their documents and maps to incorporate the new name.
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Mary E. Miller
Republican • Illinois • District 15
Original CosponsorJan 9, 2025
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Barry Moore
Republican • Alabama • District 1
Original CosponsorJan 9, 2025
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Claudia Tenney
Republican • New York • District 24
Original CosponsorJan 9, 2025
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Mike Collins
Republican • Georgia • District 10
Original CosponsorJan 9, 2025
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Randy K. Sr. Weber
Republican • Texas • District 14
Original CosponsorJan 9, 2025
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Andrew Ogles
Republican • Tennessee • District 5
Original CosponsorJan 9, 2025
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Michael Lawler
Republican • New York • District 17
Original CosponsorJan 9, 2025
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Mike Haridopolos
Republican • Florida • District 8
Original CosponsorJan 9, 2025
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W. Gregory Steube
Republican • Florida • District 17
Original CosponsorJan 9, 2025
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Brandon Gill
Republican • Texas • District 26
Original CosponsorJan 9, 2025
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Eric Burlison
Republican • Missouri • District 7
Original CosponsorJan 9, 2025
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Brian Babin
Republican • Texas • District 36
Original CosponsorJan 9, 2025
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Michael A. Rulli
Republican • Ohio • District 6
Original CosponsorJan 9, 2025
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Troy E. Nehls
Republican • Texas • District 22
Original CosponsorJan 9, 2025
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Nicholas A. Langworthy
Republican • New York • District 23
Jan 22, 2025
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Daniel Webster
Republican • Florida • District 11
Apr 8, 2025
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John J. McGuire
Republican • Virginia • District 5
Apr 14, 2025
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
Official source ↗The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Official source ↗Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Official source ↗Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Official source ↗Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1914)
Official source ↗On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1914)
Official source ↗On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 121).
Official source ↗Mr. Huffman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H1920)
Official source ↗Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Official source ↗Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1914-1921)
Official source ↗Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Official source ↗Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-85.
Official source ↗Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.
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