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Alford Introduces Resolution Celebrating President Trump’s Renaming of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

Resolution also expresses support for Trump’s designation of February 9, 2025 as the first ever “Gulf of America Day”

Contacts:William Barry

Lauren Hanneman

Tianna Brooks

Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced H. Res. 129, a resolution to celebrate President Donald J. Trump’s decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The resolution also expresses support for President Trump’s designation of February 9, 2025 as the first ever “Gulf of America Day."

“We’re proud to introduce a resolution recognizing President Trump’s steadfast leadership in renaming the Gulf of America,”said Congressman Alford.“This move is just one of many by our President that reasserts American strength and puts our interests first. This resolution celebrates this historic action by President Trump and provides Congressional support for his designation of February 9th as Gulf of America Day. It’s an honor to stand with President Trump by acknowledging this consequential achievement.”

Read the full text of the resolution here