Marjorie Taylor Greene Introduces Bill To Codify Trump's 'Gulf Of America' Executive Order

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During a House Natural Resources Committee hearing Tuesday, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-SC) introduced a bill to codify President Trump's executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America.'

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00:00I'd like to thank Chairman Westerman and Chairwoman Hageman for considering my bill at this subcommittee

00:06hearing today to codify President Trump's executive order.

00:11The Gulf of America Act would rename the body of water, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico,

00:17to the Gulf of America.

00:19The Secretary of Interior, acting through the Chairman of the U.S. Board of Geographic

00:24Names, would oversee the implementation of the renaming.

00:29On his first day back in office, President Trump signed Executive Order 14172, entitled

00:35Restoring Names that Honor American Greatness.

00:40Section 1 of the executive order lays out the purpose and policy of the directive, stating,

00:46it is in the national interest to promote the extraordinary heritage of our nation and

00:52ensure future generations of American citizens celebrate the legacy of our American heroes.

00:59The renaming of our national treasures, including breathtaking natural wonders and historic

01:06works of art, should honor the contributions of visionary and patriotic Americans in our

01:12nation's rich past.

01:15Section 4 of the order states that the Gulf of America has long been an integral asset

01:20to our nation and has remained an indelible part of America.

01:27First of all, our great military and Coast Guard patrol and defend the waters of the

01:31Gulf of America.

01:33They protect our nation at the Gulf from human and drug trafficking coming from Mexico and

01:39other countries.

01:40It is only fitting that the Gulf therefore be named after America.

01:45The Gulf was a crucial artery for America's early trade and global commerce and remains

01:50so today.

01:52It is the largest Gulf in the world and the U.S. coastline along the Gulf spans over 1,700

02:00miles and contains about 160 million acres.

02:05The Gulf's natural resources and wildlife are an essential part of America's economy.

02:11It is one of the largest oil and gas regions in the world, providing about 14 percent of

02:17our nation's crude oil production and an abundance of natural gas.

02:22The resources found in the Gulf have driven innovative technologies that have allowed

02:27our nation to reach some of the deepest and richest oil reserves in the world.

02:33The Gulf is also home to many fisheries teeming with snapper, shrimp, grouper, stone crab

02:39and other species.

02:41And it is recognized as one of the most productive fisheries in the world, with the second largest

02:46volume of commercial fishing landings by region in the nation, contributing millions of dollars

02:53to local American economies.

02:56The Gulf is also a vital region for the multi-billion dollar American maritime industry, containing

03:02some of the largest ports in the world, including in Houston, New Orleans and Mobile.

03:09Millions of Americans visit the Gulf each year with their families and take part in

03:14all the recreation it has to offer.

03:17Given all these contributions from the Gulf to our nation and from our nation to the Gulf,

03:23it is clear that the states which border the Gulf—Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama

03:29and Florida—are not the only ones that benefit from it.

03:33Therefore, it is fitting that the Gulf be named in honor of America as it will continue

03:39to be a crucial part of our nation for generations to come.

03:44The Gulf of America Act has 15 co-sponsors.

03:48We encourage more members to sponsor this bill.

03:52And I thank the subcommittee for hearing me out today.

03:56And Madam Chairwoman, I yield back the remainder of my time.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Introduces Bill To Codify Trump's 'Gulf Of America' Executive Order

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