Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene released the following statement following the introduction of her bill to recognize the rightful Gulf of America:

"Today, I officially introduced my bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.

Mexican cartels currently use the Gulf of Mexico to traffic humans, drugs, weapons, and God knows what else while the Mexican government allows them to do it.

The American people are footing the bill to protect and secure the maritime waterways for commerce to be conducted. Our U.S. armed forces protect the area from any military threats from foreign countries.

It’s our gulf. The rightful name is the Gulf of America and it’s what the entire world should refer to it as.

Immediately following President Trump’s announcement, I directed my staff to get the bill drafted. I submitted the bill this afternoon with 14 original cosponsors.

My bill directs the Chairman of the Board on Geographic Names under the Secretary of the Interior to rename all federal documents and maps within 180 days of being signed into law.

Congress has to take the Trump Agenda mandate seriously and that means acting fast to enact it.

This is a piece of Day 1 legislation that can easily be awaiting President Trump’s signature the moment he takes his oath of office.

I urge my colleagues to join me to quickly pass this bill."

The bill's original 14 cosponsors include Rep. Mary Miller (IL), Rep. Barry Moore (AL), Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY), Rep. Mike Collins (GA), Rep. Randy Weber (TX), Rep. Andy Ogles (TN), Rep. Mike Lawler (NY), Rep. Mike Haridopolos (FL), Rep. Greg Steube (FL), Rep. Eric Burlison (MO), Rep. Brian Babin (TX), Rep. Michael Rulli (OH), Rep. Troy Nehls (TX), and Rep. Brandon Gill (TX).

Read Congresswoman Greene's bill recognizing the Gulf of America here.