President Donald Trump’s bold vision to rebrand the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America gained traction Thursday as House Republicans passed a historic bill. This move, rooted in national pride, aims to assert America’s sovereignty over a vital waterway.
According to Fox13, the House, led by Republicans, approved the bill with a tight 211-206 vote, directing federal agencies to update maps and documents with the new name.
This action followed Trump’s executive order, signed on his first day in office, to rename the Gulf of Mexico. The legislation reflects a broader push to restore American strength and cultural dominance.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a staunch Trump ally, sponsored the bill, emphasizing its role in fostering national pride.
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain of Michigan championed the bill, arguing that American taxpayers, who fund the Gulf’s protection, deserve a name that reflects their contribution. “It’s only right that it’s named appropriately,” McClain said.
The Gulf of Mexico, named for over 400 years, borders both the United States and Mexico. Trump’s executive order applies solely within U.S. jurisdiction, meaning Mexico and international bodies are not obligated to adopt the new name.
This limitation highlights the bill’s symbolic yet defiant stance against globalist overreach.
GOP leadership promoted the legislation at a news conference earlier in the week, framing it as a strategic move. Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., noted America’s economic and cultural influence over the Gulf, saying the bill “recognizes the strategic influence America has over this geography.” Her words reflect a rejection of elitist narratives that downplay American exceptionalism.
Democrats, predictably, dismissed the bill as frivolous, clinging to their obsession with progressive talking points. New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the House’s top Democrat, called it a “silly, small-minded and sycophantic piece of legislation.” Such criticism reveals the left’s disconnect from the heartland’s values.
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., mocked the bill as “inane and embarrassing,” decrying the use of taxpayer resources. “It’s very existence… is worth considering,” she said, implying Republicans are wasting time. Her remarks ignore the cultural significance of reclaiming America’s identity.
Rep. George Latimer, D-N.Y., argued that Congress should focus on lowering grocery bills instead of renaming bodies of water. “No one is clamoring for a newly named body of water,” he said. This claim dismisses the pride many Americans feel in seeing their nation’s name elevated.
The bill’s future in the Senate remains uncertain, as it faces potential resistance from Democrats and moderate Republicans. Its passage would require significant political capital, given the polarized climate. Still, supporters see it as a stand for American pride against globalist erosion.
The renaming effort, while symbolic, carries weight for those who prioritize faith, family, and nation. It reflects a broader movement to reject woke ideology and restore America’s cultural and economic strength.
Greene called it “one of the most important things we can do this Congress.”
The Gulf of America remains a vision for now, but its momentum signals a resurgent patriotism. House Republicans have taken a bold step, even if the name change is not yet recognized abroad. This fight is about more than a name—it’s about reclaiming America’s soul.
