Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills into law on Monday, following President Trump’s directive to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The bills, HB 575 and HB 549, will update state laws and require state agencies to update geographic materials to reflect the new name. School instructional materials adopted or purchased after July 1 must also include the new name.
The bills were passed by the Republican-controlled Senate last week and were signed by Gov. DeSantis on Monday. Sen. Nick DiCeglie, who sponsored one of the bills, stated that Florida is proud to be the first state to officially recognize the Gulf of America, following President Trump’s leadership. He emphasized the importance of American exceptionalism and putting America first.
The bills aim to enforce the name change and ensure that all state materials and educational resources reflect the new name of the Gulf. The move has received support from the Republican leadership and is seen as a way to align with Trump’s policies and priorities.
The new laws will impact state laws, agency materials, and educational resources, establishing the Gulf of America as the official name of the body of water, in line with the Trump administration’s directives.
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