Who it affects
- Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas
Became lawPublic lands
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
S. 1596 · Senate bill · Introduced May 5, 2025
The Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act would rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.
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At a glance
Where it stands
Passed the House 372 to 0 on July 14.
How South Carolina voted
Lobbying and money
No lobbying reported yet
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What it would do
- The bill would rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.
- The refuge is in Anahuac, Texas.
- The bill would give legal authority to Executive Order 14229, which also renamed the refuge.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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House vote
Vote to pass
Fast-track vote that needs two-thirds
July 14, 2025 · Passed 372 to 0
- Republicans
- 194 yes
- 0 no
- Democrats
- 178 yes
- 0 no
Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- A bill to rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge".
- Sponsor
- Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
- Introduced
- May 5, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 1
- Committees
- Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- Latest action
- July 24, 2025 · Became Public Law No: 119-30.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act This act renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in Anahuac, Texas, as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. The act provides statutory authority for Executive Order 14229 , which also renamed the refuge as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.
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