Rep. Webster Votes to Recognize the Gulf of America

Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 276, legislation cosponsored by Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, that renames the area formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. “From supporting vast fisheries and a vibrant tourism industry to serving as a key maritime port and important military asset, the Gulf of America serves a critical role for Florida, the Gulf Coast, and our country,” said Rep. Webster . “President Trump has recognized the importance of this vital body of water, and today my House Republican colleagues and I voted to codify his executive order, officially renaming it to the Gulf of America.” ###