Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) is moving to block a recent executive order issued by President Trump that renames Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” Dingell’s proposed legislation, titled the “Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act,” seeks to nullify the order and legally restore the original name of the lake. The bill is expected to be introduced on Monday.

The executive action has prompted a sharp response from Canadian officials. Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the move, emphasizing that the name “Ontario” is derived from the Wendat word “Ontari’io,” which translates to “the lake is beautiful.” Carney stated that the lake would retain its original name “now and always,” highlighting the historical and Indigenous significance of the title.

While the reports agree on the existence of the executive order and the subsequent pushback, they differ in their focus. The Hill focuses on the domestic legislative process and the specific mechanics of Dingell’s bill, while the Washington Examiner focuses on the international diplomatic friction and the cultural justification for keeping the original name. There is no current information regarding the legal standing of the executive order or whether the administration intends to enforce the name change despite the opposition.