A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America".

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 87

119th Congress

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America".

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 1, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheldon Whitehouse

D - RI

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove and nullify a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule titled "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America." The rule, published June 6, 2025, relates to the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. If enacted, the rule would have no force or effect.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove and nullify a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule titled "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America." The rule, published June 6, 2025, relates to the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. If enacted, the rule would have no force or effect.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Uses Congressional Review Act to disapprove BOEM rule on Gulf of America naming
The rule was published in Federal Register on June 6, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 24066)
Would nullify the "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America" rule
Introduced by Senator Whitehouse of Rhode Island
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution affects federal agencies that would use the Gulf of America designation, as well as mapmakers, navigation systems, and official documents. It would preserve the Gulf of Mexico name for federal purposes. The resolution reflects congressional opposition to the executive branch's renaming initiative.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

87, 119th Congress (2025). "A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-87