The Persian Gulf Act prohibits the federal government from using any taxpayer money to rename the Persian Gulf and requires congressional approval before any U.S. government documents, maps, regulations, or records can refer to it by a different name. The bill, introduced in May 2025, essentially locks in the current official name of the body of water unless Congress explicitly votes to change it. This legislation affects federal agencies and departments that produce maps, documents, and official materials. No specific funding is allocated because the bill simply restricts spending rather than authorizing new programs, and it contains no timeline for implementation—it would take effect once signed into law.
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