Marjorie Taylor Green sponsors legislation to rename the Gulf of Mexico – the Gulf of America

January 13, 2025 – After President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) suggested that the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of Mexico, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) introduced a bill renaming the body of water -which coastal Alabama adjoins – the Gulf of America.

"Today, I officially introduced my bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America," Rep. Greeme said recently. "Mexican cartels currently use the Gulf of Mexico to traffic humans, drugs, weapons, and God knows what else while the Mexican government allows them to do it."

"The American people are footing the bill to protect and secure the maritime waterways for commerce to be conducted," Greene explained. "Our U.S. armed forces protect the area from any military threats from foreign countries. It's our gulf. The rightful name is the Gulf of America and it's what the entire world should refer to it as."

"Immediately following President Trump's announcement, I directed my staff to get the bill drafted," Greene said. "I submitted the bill this afternoon with 14 original cosponsors," Greene said. "My bill directs the Chairman of the Board on Geographic Names under the Secretary of the Interior to rename all federal documents and maps within 180 days of being signed into law."

Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) – who represents the Alabama Gulf Coast – was one of the 14 original cosponsors of Greene's bill.

"Proud to join @RepMTG to support recognizing the beautiful Gulf of AMERICA!" Moore said on his X social media account.

Greene and Moore are both outspoken proponents of implementing Trump's agenda.

"Congress has to take the Trump Agenda mandate seriously and that means acting fast to enact it," Greene continued. "This is a piece of Day 1 legislation that can easily be awaiting President Trump's signature the moment he takes his oath of office. I urge my colleagues to join me to quickly pass this bill."

The Gulf of Mexico was named the Seno (Gulf) Mexicano by Spanish cartographers beginning in the 1540s – approximately 280 years before Alabama became a state and 236 years before the United States became a country.

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