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DemocratBill · S.J.Res. 74· Senate(119-SJRES-74)

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".

Rep. Whitehouse
Age: 71 years
Rhode Island
Introduced
8/1/2025
Last activity
8/1/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsored by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Cosponsors
None
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The rule in question involves an editorial change regarding the name of the Gulf of Mexico. Specifically, the rule seeks to change the name to the Gulf of America. If passed, this resolution would ensure the rule has no force or effect.

Yes

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1

    Maintaining the traditional name of the Gulf of Mexico preserves geographic continuity for coastal communities.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+1

    The resolution maintains the established geographic name of the Gulf of Mexico, preventing a nomenclature change.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1

    The resolution uses congressional oversight to nullify a specific administrative rule change.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.