House Republicans want to name US coastal waters after Trump.

Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., is spearheading an effort to honor former President Trump by proposing to name the United States’ coastal waterways after him.

He is introducing a bill to rename the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surrounding the country as the “Donald John Trump Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States.” This would involve changing all applicable laws, maps, documents, and records to reflect the new name if the bill is passed.

The EEZ is the immediate waters off a country’s coast where it has exclusive rights for activities like fishing and drilling. The United States boasts the largest EEZ in the world, covering 4,383,000 square miles.

Rep. Steube believes that naming the coastal waters after President Trump is a fitting tribute to his achievements during his time in office. He stated, “During his time in office, President Trump took several commendable actions for our oceans as part of his work to make America strong, secure, and economically prosperous. I’m honored to introduce legislation that will rename our coastal waters after President Trump and serve as a reminder of his many contributions to our nation for generations to come.”

The bill’s introduction coincides with the former president’s 78th birthday, emphasizing the timing chosen for this initiative.

While the bill is unlikely to be considered by the Democrat-controlled Senate, it underscores Trump’s enduring influence within the Republican Party.

This isn’t the only proposal this year to name a significant entity after Trump. Earlier in April, Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced a bill to rename Washington-Dulles International Airport as the Donald J. Trump International Airport. In response, a group of Democrats introduced legislation to change the name of a federal prison in Miami to the Donald J. Trump Federal Correctional Institution.

Despite the political divisions surrounding these proposals, they reflect the ongoing impact of President Trump’s legacy on various sectors of American society.

It remains to be seen how these initiatives will progress in the current political climate, but they serve as a reminder of the deep-seated influence that past leaders can continue to exert even after leaving office.