HRES 129119th CongressIn Committee

Expressing support for the designation of February 9, 2025, as the first ever "Gulf of America Day" and celebrating the importance of changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

Introduced: Feb 13, 2025

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This is a non-binding House resolution (H. Res. 129) introduced in the 119th Congress by Mr. Alford. It expresses support for designating February 9, 2025 as the first ever “Gulf of America Day” and celebrates the importance of changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, in line with an Executive Order signed by President Trump on January 20, 2025. The resolution notes the EO directing federal action to rename the Gulf of Mexico area and marks February 9, 2025 as a notable moment, including the President’s planned visit to the renamed Gulf of America. As a resolution, it reflects the sentiment of the House rather than creating new law or allocating funds; it was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Key Points

1Designates February 9, 2025 as the first “Gulf of America Day.”
2Celebrates the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America pursuant to Executive Order 14172.
3Ties the designation to President Trump’s visit to the Gulf of America on February 9, 2025.
4Clarifies that the action is a symbolic, non-binding expression of House support.
5Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: U.S. residents and communities located around the Gulf coast (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida) and national maritime/oil, fishing, and shipping stakeholders; the general public celebrating national symbolism.Secondary group/area affected: Federal agencies and the executive branch involved in implementing renaming actions; cultural and educational initiatives tied to national pride and place branding.Additional impacts: The resolution itself does not change law or provide funding; it could influence public discourse, commemorations, and future discussions about the renaming, but any actual administrative changes would require separate executive or legislative action.

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