Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (31 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
What this bill does
H.R. 10186, the "Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act," would bar the President, the Secretary of the Interior, and other federal officials from altering or renaming the official geographic names of the five Great Lakes—Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. The bill also specifically nullifies Executive Order 14422, which was issued on August 27, 2026, and reportedly sought to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America." It further prohibits federal officials from implementing or enforcing that order or any similar future order, and bars the use of federal funds for that purpose.
The bill would affect federal agencies and officials responsible for geographic naming decisions, as well as residents and governments of the Great Lakes states, by preserving the lakes' existing names and blocking related executive action. It does not address any other geographic names or renaming authority beyond the Great Lakes.
The bill was introduced on August 31, 2026, by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) along with more than 20 cosponsors, and has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. As an introduced bill, it would need to be considered and approved by the committee, the full House, and the Senate, and signed by the President before becoming law.
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Timeline
31 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10186 do?
- H.R. 10186, the "Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act," would bar the President, the Secretary of the Interior, and other federal officials from altering or renaming the official geographic names of the five Great Lakes—Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. The bill also specifically nullifies Executive Order 14422, which was issued on August 27, 2026, and reportedly sought to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America." It further prohibits federal officials from implementing or enforcing that order or any similar future order, and bars the use of federal funds for that purpose. The bill would affect federal agencies and officials responsible for geographic naming decisions, as well as residents and governments of the Great Lakes states, by preserving the lakes' existing names and blocking related executive action. It does not address any other geographic names or renaming authority beyond the Great Lakes. The bill was introduced on August 31, 2026, by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) along with more than 20 cosponsors, and has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. As an introduced bill, it would need to be considered and approved by the committee, the full House, and the Senate, and signed by the President before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 10186 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10186. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10186?
- H.R. 10186 was sponsored by Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI), with 31 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10186?
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (31 Aug 2026).
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