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House Approves Bill Renaming Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America Amidst Controversy

The House passed a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, reflecting Trump's policies, facing bipartisan opposition ahead of Senate review.


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The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, reinforcing President Trump's executive order from his first day in office. Sponsored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the measure passed 211-206, with all Democrats opposed and only one Republican, Rep. Don Bacon, voting against it. Supporters argue the name change acknowledges U.S. influence in the region, while critics label it a distraction from significant issues. The bill’s future in the Senate remains uncertain, as Democrats express doubts about its relevancy, noting it does not mandate international recognition of the new name.

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The bill to rename the Gulf is criticized by Democrats as a waste of time and a reflection of misplaced priorities, with calls to focus on substantive issues affecting American families.

Democratic lawmakers referred to the legislation as juvenile and idiotic, emphasizing that it symbolizes a broader GOP distraction from essential legislative work during challenging times for many.

The name change is seen as an unnecessary political statement rather than a genuine improvement for constituents, drawing attention from more pressing economic and social issues.

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