House GOP Faces Resistance on Gulf of America Bill Vote

A bill to permanently rename the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America,' reflecting a Trump-era executive order, is facing notable resistance within the House GOP, with several Republicans criticizing the measure as frivolous and symbolic. Despite the House Rules Committee advancing the bill along party lines and supporters framing it as an important America First gesture, GOP members such as Rep. Don Bacon argue that the move is juvenile and detracts from more pressing legislative priorities. The bill, authored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, would require all federal agencies to update maps and documents with the new name, but its passage is uncertain due to skepticism from both moderate and conservative Republicans. Democrats oppose the bill, viewing it as a political stunt, and have tried unsuccessfully to attach protest amendments. GOP leaders are urging unity, but frustration persists within the conference over spending time on what many see as a 'posture bill.' The Associated Press and other institutions have indicated they will continue using 'Gulf of Mexico' regardless of federal changes.