The legislators in Florida propose to rename “Golf of Mexico” into new bills into “Golf of America”

Tallahassee, Fla. – – Legislators in Florida have presented Bills to rename the “Gulf of Mexico” as “Gulf of America” ​​in harmony with President Donald Trump's executive order.

Patriotic step or political theater?

What we know:

Senator Joe Gruders, a close ally of Trump, submitted SB 1058 to request state authorities, schools and official materials to take over the new name. MP Juan Carlos Porras, R-Mami, submitted a similar invoice (HB 549) in the house last week.

Additional laws suggest to rename some of US 41 from Miami-Dade County in Hillsborough County as “Golf of America Trail”.

What we don't know:

It remains unclear how much it would cost to update official documents, maps and signs nationwide. The potential effects on tourism, trade and diplomatic relationships with Mexico were not addressed.

There is also uncertainty as to whether other countries will follow the example.

The background story:

The proposal results from Trump's executive regulation, which aims to rename the body of water that borders on the south coast of the USA. The initiative corresponds to the broader nationalist politics and follows previous efforts to rename landmarks or institutions to reflect the conservative priorities.

Florida, a Republican fortress and Trump's apartment, takes the lead in implementing the change.

Big Picture View:

Boards consider the renaming as a patriotic step that increases national identity, while critics argue that this is unnecessary and could cause confusion. In view of the coastal economy in Florida, which strongly depends on fishing, tourism and international relationships, the effects of change remains an issue of the debate.

Timetable:

The legislative meeting begins on March 4, when the proposals are discussed. When they are adopted, state authorities and schools must update the materials accordingly. The timeline for physical changes such as new street signs and map updates has not yet been specified.

What does SB 1058 say?:

“Gulf of America that requires state authorities to update geographical materials to reflect the new federal name of the” Golf of Mexico “as” Golf of America “; Are you accepted and acquire certain materials and collections that the new federal name of the “Golf of Mexico” as “Reflect Golf of America;

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