VoterlyH.R. 276: Gulf of America Act
119th Congress · Sponsored from Georgia · In progress
What this bill does
Gulf of America Act of 2025This 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.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2025-01-09
- Policy area Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Cosponsors 17
- Latest action Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
Sponsor
Who is behind this bill?
Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] introduced H.R. 276. To see who funds Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]'s campaigns, view their top donors from public Federal Election Commission records.
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Note: campaign donations show who funds the sponsor, not who drafted or lobbied for the bill. Lobbying-on-this-bill and model-legislation data are separate public records (see the FAQ).
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 276 do?
Gulf of America Act of 2025This 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.
Who sponsored H.R. 276?
Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] (R) of Georgia is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 276?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 276 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.