Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HR 93 — A resolution to urge all public bodies in the state of Michigan to adopt the term “Gulf of America” in place of “Gulf of Mexico” in all official communications, publications, and references, and to call for immediate steps to implement this change by July 4, 2025.

Last action — adopted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 07, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

A resolution to urge all public bodies in the state of Michigan to adopt the term “Gulf of America” in place of “Gulf of Mexico” in all official communications, publications, and references, and to call for immediate steps to implement this change by July 4, 2025.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HR 93 added two new lines to its text, while removing an equal number of lines from the previous version. Although the specifics of the new lines aren't clear from the information provided, these changes could indicate a shift in focus or clarification of the bill's intent. This matters because it could affect how the bill is interpreted or implemented, potentially changing its impact on the public or specific groups.

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and Whereas, The term “Gulf of Mexico,” while historically used to describe the ocean basin along the southeastern coast of the United States, does not fully capture the deep and ongoing connection of LSB Research Services Division GCK R0112'25_HR0093_INTR_1 hc98zp 1 the United States to this vital body of water.
and Whereas, The term “Gulf of Mexico,” while historically used to describe the ocean basin along the southeastern coast of the United States, does not fully capture the deep and ongoing connection of LSB Research Services Division GCK R0112'25_HR93_AA_1 oiuevb 1 the United States to this vital body of water.
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Action History

  1. adopted

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 93 do?
A resolution to urge all public bodies in the state of Michigan to adopt the term “Gulf of America” in place of “Gulf of Mexico” in all official communications, publications, and references, and to call for immediate steps to implement this change by July 4, 2025.
Who sponsors HR 93?
HR 93 is sponsored by Matt Maddock (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 93?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 07, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HR 93?
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