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".
The joint resolution, introduced by Senator Whitehouse, directs Congress to disapprove the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s rule that would rename geographic features in the Gulf of America to honor American greatness. By invoking chapter 8 of title 5 of the U.S. Code, the resolution declares the rule void and without legal effect. The measure reflects congressional concern that the naming changes may not align with established procedures or public interest. If adopted, the resolution would prevent the Bureau from implementing the proposed renaming program.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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".
USA119th CongressSJRES-87| Senate
| Updated: 10/1/2025
The joint resolution, introduced by Senator Whitehouse, directs Congress to disapprove the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s rule that would rename geographic features in the Gulf of America to honor American greatness. By invoking chapter 8 of title 5 of the U.S. Code, the resolution declares the rule void and without legal effect. The measure reflects congressional concern that the naming changes may not align with established procedures or public interest. If adopted, the resolution would prevent the Bureau from implementing the proposed renaming program.