🌊Executive Order on Restoring American Heritage Through Renaming
Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness
Summary
Executive Order 14172 aims to restore names that celebrate American heritage, specifically renaming significant landmarks and waterways. It directs the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to consider appointments and renaming applications that honor historic figures, and emphasizes the economic significance of the newly named Gulf of America while requiring regulations to be updated accordingly.
Agencies
- Executive Office of the President
Business Impact
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The order establishes an emphasis on honoring American heritage through renaming efforts, potentially influencing businesses in tourism, natural resources, and related sectors. The directive to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America highlights its economic importance, implicating sectors involved in oil, fishing, and maritime industries. These changes may drive new regulatory frameworks and necessitate compliance for businesses operating within or connected to these regions.