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House GOP Faces Internal Divisions Over ‘Gulf of America’ Bill

The bill to codify President Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico advances to a full House vote but encounters resistance from some Republicans questioning its priority.

A sign showing a map of the gulf is seen outside the office of House Speaker Mike Johnson at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on May 6.
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Overview

  • The House Rules Committee advanced Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s 'Gulf of America Act' to the full House for a vote, expected Thursday, to codify the name change initiated by Trump’s executive order.
  • Some House Republicans, including Reps. Don Bacon, Glenn Grothman, and Jay Obernolte, have voiced opposition, calling the bill frivolous and questioning its importance compared to other legislative priorities.
  • The GOP’s slim majority in the House means Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford to lose three votes to pass the bill without Democratic support, which is unlikely.
  • Democratic lawmakers proposed amendments to derail the bill, including measures to limit oil drilling and delay implementation, but all were rejected during committee discussions.
  • The White House defends the renaming as a patriotic gesture, while critics argue it is symbolic posturing that distracts from substantive policy issues.