A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement relating to "Restoration of Names That Honor American Greatness; Gulf of America".

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 93

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 Safety and Environmental Enforcement relating to "Restoration of Names That Honor American Greatness; Gulf of America".

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheldon Whitehouse

D - RI

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

Uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement rule that renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America." If passed, the resolution would nullify the September 2025 rule change and restore the traditional geographic name.

Latest Action

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

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement rule that renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America." If passed, the resolution would nullify the September 2025 rule change and restore the traditional geographic name.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Congressional Review Act resolution to block geographic renaming
Targets rule published September 15, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 44322)
Would restore traditional "Gulf of Mexico" name
CRA resolutions require simple majority and cannot be filibustered in Senate
If passed, prevents similar renaming rules without new congressional authorization

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Affects federal agency records, maps, and communications regarding the body of water south of the United States. States bordering the Gulf (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida) and their industries would continue using traditional naming. International relations with Mexico may be impacted by the naming dispute. Environmental regulations, drilling permits, and maritime policies would reference whichever name prevails.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

93, 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 Safety and Environmental Enforcement relating to "Restoration of Names That Honor American Greatness; Gulf of America".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-93