This joint resolution aims to disapprove and nullify a rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) that would rename the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America'. The resolution invokes congressional authority under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, to review and potentially overturn federal agency rules. By disapproving this BOEM rule, Congress seeks to prevent the name change and maintain the current designation of the Gulf of Mexico.

What is the status of SJR87?

Introduced as of October 1, 2025.

Amendment

119th Congress

S.J.Res.87

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America".

Introduced

Introduced in Senate · October 3, 2025

October 1, 2025

Mr. Whitehouse introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

JOINT RESOLUTION

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America”.

SJR87 U.S. Senate: A joint resolution providing for…