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Persian Gulf Act

USA119th CongressHR-3326| House 
| Updated: 5/13/2025
Yassamin Ansari

Yassamin Ansari

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Brad Sherman (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The proposed "Persian Gulf Act" aims to prevent any alteration of the Persian Gulf's name by the United States government. A core provision, Section 2(a), explicitly prohibits the use of Federal funds for the purpose of renaming this significant body of water. Additionally, Section 2(b) stipulates that no official United States record , including laws, maps, regulations, or other documents, may refer to the Persian Gulf by an alternative name. This prohibition stands unless express authorization is granted by Congress , thereby requiring a specific legislative act for any name change. The bill ensures the consistent and traditional naming of the Persian Gulf across all federal operations and documentation.
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Timeline
May 13, 2025
Introduced in House
May 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 13, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1990)
  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • May 13, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1990)

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Persian Gulf Act

USA119th CongressHR-3326| House 
| Updated: 5/13/2025
The proposed "Persian Gulf Act" aims to prevent any alteration of the Persian Gulf's name by the United States government. A core provision, Section 2(a), explicitly prohibits the use of Federal funds for the purpose of renaming this significant body of water. Additionally, Section 2(b) stipulates that no official United States record , including laws, maps, regulations, or other documents, may refer to the Persian Gulf by an alternative name. This prohibition stands unless express authorization is granted by Congress , thereby requiring a specific legislative act for any name change. The bill ensures the consistent and traditional naming of the Persian Gulf across all federal operations and documentation.
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Timeline
May 13, 2025
Introduced in House
May 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 13, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1990)
  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • May 13, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1990)
Yassamin Ansari

Yassamin Ansari

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Brad Sherman (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted