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Congress·Enacted·S. 1596

Renaming of Texas Wildlife Refuge

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act

8 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This law changes the name of the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.
  • The change is a tribute to Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl from Houston who was killed in 2024.
  • The move follows an executive order signed by President Donald J. Trump to honor the young girl, who was known for her love of animals and lived near the refuge.
  • All official federal records, maps, and documents will now be updated to use the new name for the wildlife area.

Milestones

7 milestones20 actions
Jul 24, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-30.

Jul 24, 2025

Signed by President.

Jul 17, 2025House

Presented to President.

Jul 14, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 14, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 0 (Roll no. 193). (text: CR H3226-3227)

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralJul 14, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

372
0
Democrat
178 – 0 · 34
Republican
194 – 0 · 25
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Related Bills

1 bill
H.R. 3179Related bill

To rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge".

Jul 10 — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 36.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act

Bill NumberS 1596
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-30.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

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R: 1

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