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H.R. 9779·119th Congress·Introduced Jul 20, 2026

Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act of 2026

IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesNarrow
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Sponsor
Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34]
Committees
Natural Resources Committee (primary)
Last action
Sep 2, 2026

Bottom line

The bill formally names Boca Chica Beach and mandates congressional notification for future geographic name proposals.

What it actually does

This bill officially designates Boca Chica Beach in Cameron County, Texas, as "Boca Chica Beach" for all federal records and purposes. Additionally, it establishes a requirement for the Domestic Names Committee of the Board on Geographic Names to notify Members of Congress whose areas are affected by proposed geographic name changes when soliciting public input.

Section 2(a)

Official Designation of Boca Chica Beach

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This section formally designates the area currently known as Boca Chica Beach in Cameron County, Texas, as "Boca Chica Beach" in all official United States government documents, maps, regulations, and other records. This ensures consistency in its naming across federal references and solidifies its official recognition.

Section 3(a)

Notification of Members of Congress on Geographic Name Proposals

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This provision requires the Domestic Names Committee of the Board on Geographic Names to inform any Member of Congress that represents an area affected by a proposed geographic name change. This notification must occur when the Committee solicits input in accordance with its established procedures, providing congressional representatives an opportunity to engage in the naming process.

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