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S. 1596 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX) (Introduced 05/05/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.47 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee; Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/24/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-30. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Public Law: Public Law 119-30
Public Law (07/24/2025)
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.
S1596 ENR: Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty five S. 1596
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act. 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) On June 17, 2024, 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray was brutally murdered in Houston, Texas. (2) Two illegal aliens who were allegedly members of the Tren de Aragua gang have been charged with her murder. (3) On March 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14229 (90 Fed. Reg. 11585; relating to honoring Jocelyn Nungaray) renaming the area known as the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge to Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Ms. Nungaray loved animals and, given the close proximity of her hometown of Houston, it is fitting that the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge be renamed in her honor. 3. Renaming of Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (a) Renaming The Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas shall be known as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the national wildlife refuge referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
119 S1596 ES: Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1596IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act.2.FindingsCongress finds the following:(1)On June 17, 2024, 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray was brutally murdered in Houston, Texas.(2)Two illegal aliens who were allegedly members of the Tren de Aragua gang have been charged with her murder.(3)On March 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14229 (90 Fed. Reg. 11585; relating to honoring Jocelyn Nungaray) renaming the area known as the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge to Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.(4)Ms. Nungaray loved animals and, given the close proximity of her hometown of Houston, it is fitting that the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge be renamed in her honor.
3.Renaming of Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge(a)RenamingThe Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas shall be known as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.(b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the national wildlife refuge referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.Passed the Senate May 13, 2025.Secretary
119 S1596 IS: Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act U.S. Senate 2025-05-05 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1596IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 5, 2025Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Cruz) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksA BILLTo rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act.2.FindingsCongress finds the following:(1)On June 17, 2024, 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray was brutally murdered in Houston, Texas.(2)Two illegal aliens who were allegedly members of the Tren de Aragua gang have been charged with her murder.(3)On March 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14229 (90 Fed. Reg. 11585; relating to honoring Jocelyn Nungaray) renaming the area known as the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge to Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.(4)Ms. Nungaray loved animals and, given the close proximity of her hometown of Houston, it is fitting that the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge be renamed in her honor.
3.Renaming of Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge(a)RenamingThe Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas shall be known as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.(b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the national wildlife refuge referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 05/05/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| 05/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| 05/13/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2881-2882) |
| 05/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. |
| 05/13/2025 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2882) |
| 05/15/2025 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | Received in the House. |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | Held at the desk. |
| 07/14/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 07/14/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3226-3227) |
| 07/14/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1596. |
| 07/14/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 07/14/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3231-3232) |
| 07/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: 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) |
| 07/14/2025 | House floor actions | 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) |
| 07/14/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/17/2025 | Library of Congress | Presented to President. |
| 07/17/2025 | House floor actions | Presented to President. |
| 07/24/2025 | Library of Congress | Signed by President. |
| 07/24/2025 | Library of Congress | Signed by President. |
| 07/24/2025 | Library of Congress | Became Public Law No: 119-30. |
| 07/24/2025 | Library of Congress | Became Public Law No: 119-30. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act |
| Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text | Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge". |
| Short Title(s) as Passed Senate | Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee | 05/13/2025 Discharged From |
| Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee | 05/05/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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