USGS News

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An executive order is issued and upheld requiring all federal agencies to use the new name?

It changes on Google Maps?

The Interior Secretary orders the name change?

Louisiana changes the name on official state documents and maps?

USGS updates Geographic Names Information System, or G.N.I.S., to reflect the name change?

Florida changes name on official documents and maps

Texas changes the name on official state documents and maps?

The Department of Defense mandates the use of the new name in all military operations and documents?

Alabama changes name on official documents and maps

NOAA officially adopts the new name in all nautical charts and documentation?

The President requires states to change references to the name in order receive federal aid?

A joint resolution of Congress (not from MTG) approves the name change?

Legislation drafted by Marjorie Taylor Greene is passed by Congress and signed by the President?

The Foreign Names Committee of the US Bureau of Geographic Names approves a change to the official name?

The International Hydrographic Organization approves the change?

Mexico agrees to the name change through diplomatic channels?

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