A Michigan congresswoman is set to propose legislation to overturn a recent executive order that renamed Lake Ontario as "Lake America." The bill, titled the "Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act," would legally nullify the order and revert the lake to its original name. Documents suggest the measure aims to block the executive action from taking effect while restoring the historic designation. The move comes as critics argue the renaming decision disregards longstanding tradition and regional identity.
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) plans to introduce a bill Monday that would nullify President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” The one-page “Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act” bill would ensure the executive order “shall have no force or effect” and “restore the name of Lake Ontario,” according to documents obtained by...
