Gulf of America Act

This bill changes the name “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America.” It also tells federal agencies to use the new name on all U.S. maps and documents. The Act is called the Gulf of America Act.

Key points:

• What changes: All references in U.S. laws, maps, and records to “Gulf of Mexico” will now mean “Gulf of America.”
• Who is affected: Federal agencies must update their maps and documents; the Secretary of the Interior, through the Board on Geographic Names, will oversee the change.
• When: Agencies have up to 180 days after the law takes effect to make the updates.

In everyday life, you’ll start seeing “Gulf of America” on federal maps, websites, and official papers instead of “Gulf of Mexico.”