Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
USA119th CongressS-1596| Senate
| Updated: 7/24/2025
John Cornyn
Republican Senator
Texas
Cosponsors (1)
Environment and Public Works Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This Act officially renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge . The renaming serves to honor 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who was tragically murdered in Houston, Texas, on June 17, 2024. Congress finds that Ms. Nungaray loved animals, making the renaming of the wildlife refuge in her honor fitting, especially given its proximity to her hometown. The bill also notes that two alleged illegal aliens have been charged with her murder and references a prior Executive Order 14229, signed by President Donald J. Trump, which also sought to rename the refuge. Consequently, all existing laws, maps, regulations, and documents referring to the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge will now be deemed to refer to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2882)
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2881-2882)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3226-3227)
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3226-3227)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1596.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3231-3232)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3231-3232)
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: 2)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-30.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
TexasWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
USA119th CongressS-1596| Senate
| Updated: 7/24/2025
This Act officially renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge . The renaming serves to honor 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who was tragically murdered in Houston, Texas, on June 17, 2024. Congress finds that Ms. Nungaray loved animals, making the renaming of the wildlife refuge in her honor fitting, especially given its proximity to her hometown. The bill also notes that two alleged illegal aliens have been charged with her murder and references a prior Executive Order 14229, signed by President Donald J. Trump, which also sought to rename the refuge. Consequently, all existing laws, maps, regulations, and documents referring to the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge will now be deemed to refer to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2882)
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2881-2882)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3226-3227)
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3226-3227)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1596.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3231-3232)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3231-3232)
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: 2)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-30.
John Cornyn
Republican Senator
Texas
Cosponsors (1)
Environment and Public Works Committee
Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
TexasWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection