A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration relating to "Pipeline Safety: Editorial Change To Reflect the Name Change of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America".

# Summary of S.J.Res. 74 **What the Bill Does:** This is a "disapproval resolution," which is a congressional tool used to block federal agency rules. If passed, it would reject a rule by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) that would change references to the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America" in pipeline safety regulations. The resolution uses a fast-track process that allows Congress to override agency rules without going through normal legislative procedures. **Who It Affects:** This resolution would primarily affect the pipeline industry and safety regulations governing pipelines in the Gulf region.

More broadly, it reflects a disagreement over whether federal agencies should change geographic naming conventions in their official documents and regulations. **Current Status:** The resolution, introduced by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), is currently in committee and has not advanced further. It has not been passed by either chamber of Congress. This type of resolution typically faces an uphill battle, as it requires majority support in both chambers and cannot be filibustered in the Senate under the disapproval process rules.