HB276Introduced in the House
Gulf of America Act
Introduced by Marjorie Greene, District GA-14
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America".
Where it stands
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
May 12, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Passage RC# 122 · May 8, 2025
211
Yes
206
No
16
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | No |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | No |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-85.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1914-1921)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 276.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Huffman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H1920)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 121).
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 122). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1914)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
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