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H.R. 276119th CongressRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.

Gulf of America Act

Introduced: Jan 9, 2025
Latest action: May 12, 2025

Latest Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.

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Primary Sponsors
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Cosponsors
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Recorded Actions
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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

Mary E. Miller

Republican • Illinois • District 15

Original Cosponsor

Jan 9, 2025

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Barry Moore

Barry Moore

Republican • Alabama • District 1

Original Cosponsor

Jan 9, 2025

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Claudia Tenney

Claudia Tenney

Republican • New York • District 24

Original Cosponsor

Jan 9, 2025

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Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Republican • Georgia • District 10

Original Cosponsor

Jan 9, 2025

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Randy K. Sr. Weber

Randy K. Sr. Weber

Republican • Texas • District 14

Original Cosponsor

Jan 9, 2025

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Andrew Ogles

Andrew Ogles

Republican • Tennessee • District 5

Original Cosponsor

Jan 9, 2025

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Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican • New York • District 17

Original Cosponsor

Jan 9, 2025

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Mike Haridopolos

Mike Haridopolos

Republican • Florida • District 8

Original Cosponsor

Jan 9, 2025

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W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican • Florida • District 17

Original Cosponsor

Jan 9, 2025

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Brandon Gill

Brandon Gill

Republican • Texas • District 26

Original Cosponsor

Jan 9, 2025

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Eric Burlison

Eric Burlison

Republican • Missouri • District 7

Original Cosponsor

Jan 9, 2025

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Brian Babin

Brian Babin

Republican • Texas • District 36

Original Cosponsor

Jan 9, 2025

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Michael A. Rulli

Michael A. Rulli

Republican • Ohio • District 6

Original Cosponsor

Jan 9, 2025

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Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican • Texas • District 22

Original Cosponsor

Jan 9, 2025

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Nicholas A. Langworthy

Nicholas A. Langworthy

Republican • New York • District 23

Jan 22, 2025

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Daniel Webster

Daniel Webster

Republican • Florida • District 11

Apr 8, 2025

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John J. McGuire

John J. McGuire

Republican • Virginia • District 5

Apr 14, 2025

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Recorded Actions

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May 12, 2025

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.

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H35000May 8, 2025

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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H8A000May 8, 2025

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

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H8D000May 8, 2025

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.

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May 8, 2025

Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

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8000May 8, 2025

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)

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H37100May 8, 2025

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1914)

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H36210May 8, 2025

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 121).

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H36200May 8, 2025

Mr. Huffman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H1920)

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H38310May 8, 2025

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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H8D000May 8, 2025

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 276.

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H30000May 8, 2025

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1914-1921)

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H1L210May 5, 2025

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.

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H12200Apr 30, 2025

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-85.

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H12410Apr 30, 2025

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.

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H25000Apr 9, 2025

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

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H19000Apr 9, 2025

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.

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H15001Apr 9, 2025

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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H21000Mar 25, 2025

Subcommittee Hearings Held

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H11000Mar 18, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

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H11100Jan 9, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Intro-HJan 9, 2025

Introduced in House

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