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H.R. 10196·119th Congress·Introduced Aug 31, 2026

Lake America Act

IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesNarrow
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Sponsor
Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]
Committees
Natural Resources Committee (primary)
Last action
Aug 31, 2026

Bottom line

The bill legally renames Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and requires all federal agencies to update their official records to reflect this change within six months.

What it actually does

This bill renames Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and mandates that all federal documents, maps, and records reflect this new name. It directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the Board on Geographic Names, to oversee this change, requiring all federal agencies to update their relevant materials within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

Section 2(a) and 2(b)

Renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America

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This provision legally changes the official name of the body of water currently known as Lake Ontario to "Lake America." It further stipulates that any reference to "Lake Ontario" in any existing or future federal law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States shall automatically be considered a reference to "Lake America."

Section 2(c)

Implementation and Agency Update Mandate

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This section outlines the process for implementing the name change. It directs the Secretary of the Interior, specifically acting through the Chairman of the Board on Geographic Names, to oversee the comprehensive update of all federal documents and maps. Additionally, it mandates that the head of each federal agency must update their respective documents and maps in accordance with the new name within 180 days after the date this section is enacted.

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