House vote: H.R. 276 // May 8, 2025
Gulf of America Act
Sponsor: Marjorie Greene (R-GA)
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.
Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 211 | 49.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 206 | 46.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.2% |