A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America".

# Summary of SJRES 87 **What the Bill Does:** This resolution would reject a rule issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) that would change the official name of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." The bill uses a congressional disapproval process that allows Congress to overturn federal agency regulations they disagree with. If passed, it would prevent BOEM's naming change from taking effect. **Who It Affects:** The resolution primarily affects federal agencies, maps, and official government documents that reference the Gulf of Mexico. It could impact how the U.S. officially refers to the body of water in maritime law, commerce, environmental regulations, and international agreements.

The change would have symbolic significance regarding how the nation names geographical features. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and is currently in committee. It has not yet been voted on by Congress. The disapproval resolution reflects disagreement between some lawmakers and the Trump administration over the proposed name change announced in early 2025.