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Public Law119th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
S. 1596Became Law

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 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.

What just happenedJul 24, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-30.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jul 24, 2025PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-30.

  2. Jul 24, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-30.

  3. Jul 24, 2025PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 24, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 17, 2025FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 17, 2025President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 14, 2025FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jul 14, 2025FloorH37300

    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)

  9. Jul 14, 2025Floor8000

    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)

  10. Jul 14, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3231-3232)

  11. Jul 14, 2025FloorH37220

    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.

  12. Jul 14, 2025FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1596.

  13. Jul 14, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3226-3227)

  14. Jul 14, 2025FloorH30300

    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. May 15, 2025FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. May 15, 2025FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. May 15, 2025Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. May 13, 2025Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2882)

  19. May 13, 2025Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  20. May 13, 2025Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2881-2882)

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  21. May 13, 2025Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  22. May 5, 2025IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  23. May 5, 2025IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJul 24, 202549

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.

Introduced in SenateMay 5, 2025

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act

This bill renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in Anahuac, Texas, as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.