A group of three House Democrats introduced legislation on August 31, 2026, aimed at blocking President Donald Trump's recent order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. This order was signed by Trump during a trade dispute with Canada. The proposed legislation, named the "Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act," seeks to prevent the president, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and federal officials from renaming the Great Lakes.
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House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Prevent Renaming of Lake Ontario
Three House Democrats have proposed legislation to prevent President Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. The legislation, titled the "Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act," aims to restrict renaming authority over the Great Lakes amidst ongoing trade tensions with Canada.
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