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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1990)
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1990)
International Affairs
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.