Presidential Proclamation Establishing Gulf of America Day
February 9, 2025
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The Frame
This formalizes a change in the official federal designation of a major geographic region, impacting how the area is referred to in government documents and official communications.
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Residents of Gulf Coast states
The official federal name for the body of water adjacent to their states has been changed.
Department of the Interior
The agency is responsible for executing the renaming process under federal statute.
Last recorded activity February 9, 2025.
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Summary
Key Facts
- February 9, 2025, is officially designated as 'Gulf of America Day'.
- The renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' was mandated by Executive Order 14172.
- The renaming applies to the U.S. Continental Shelf area bounded by five U.S. states and extending to the borders of Mexico and Cuba.
- The Secretary of the Interior was tasked with the renaming process under 43 U.S.C. 364 through 364f.
Why It Matters
This formalizes a change in the official federal designation of a major geographic region, impacting how the area is referred to in government documents and official communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What area is now officially called the 'Gulf of America'?
What is the purpose of Gulf of America Day?
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Geographic Renaming Initiative
The proclamation links the renaming to a broader initiative ('Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness') established by Executive Order 14172.
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Sources
www.federalregister.gov
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