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Resolution Disapproving the Name Change of the Gulf of Mexico in Pipeline Regulations

Congress is considering a resolution to disapprove a rule submitted by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The rule concerns an "Editorial Change To Reflect the Name Change of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America." If passed, the rule shall have no force or effect.
Key points
Disapproval of Administrative Rule: The resolution provides for congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Geographical Name Change: The rule in question relates to an editorial change renaming the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America".
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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".
Print number: SJRES 74
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Process start date: 2025-08-01