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S. 1596119th CongressIntroduced May 5, 2025

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act

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Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Committees: Environment and Public Works Committee (primary)
Last action: Jul 24, 2025

Bottom line

This Act renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to honor Jocelyn Nungaray, a victim of a high-profile murder case.

What it actually does

This Act officially renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, situated in the State of Texas, as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge." The renaming is a direct response to the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston, Texas, for which two alleged illegal aliens have been charged. This legislation formalizes a name change previously initiated by Executive Order 14229.

Section 3(a)

Renaming of Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge

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This provision legally changes the name of the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, which is located in Texas, to the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge." This change is made in honor of Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl whose murder in Houston, Texas, garnered national attention. The Act mandates that all official federal records, maps, regulations, and documents will henceforth refer to the refuge by its new name.

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CosmeticWhat changed in PUBLIC LAWcompared with ENROLLED BILL

S. 1596119th CongressIntroduced May 5, 2025

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act

Became Public LawPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesNarrow

View bill text

Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Committees: Environment and Public Works Committee (primary)
Last action: Jul 24, 2025

Bottom line

This Act renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to honor Jocelyn Nungaray, a victim of a high-profile murder case.

What it actually does

Section 3(a)

Renaming of Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge

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