Rep. Pete Stauber Supports HR276: Renaming Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America'

Support for HR276: Gulf of America Act

• 🗣️ Rep. Pete Stauber expresses strong support for HR276, the Gulf of America Act of 2025.
• 🏛️ The bill aims to officially rename the body of water known as the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America'.

Significance of the Gulf of America

• 🌊 The Gulf of America is described as one of the nation's greatest crown jewels.
• 🐠 It supports a diverse ecosystem with marine life and migratory species.
• 💰 Economically, it's a vital resource for tourism, recreation, commercial fishing, energy production (oil, gas, and renewable), shipping, and trade.
• 🇺🇸 The Gulf plays a significant role in the cultural identity of the United States and is enjoyed by Americans nationwide, including those in Minnesota.

Codifying Executive Order

• 📜 Stauber believes renaming the Gulf to 'Gulf of America' is a great testament to this nation.
• ✍️ He is proud to support the legislation, which aims to codify President's January 20th executive order on the matter.