HR 93 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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.

House Resolution No. 93 urges all public bodies in the state of Michigan to adopt the term "Gulf of America" instead of "Gulf of Mexico" in all official communications and publications. It calls for immediate steps to implement this change by July 4, 2025.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 7, 2025 Last action May 7, 2025
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May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
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May 7, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Matt Maddock
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