Texas wildlife refuge would be renamed for murdered girl Jocelyn Nungaray
Placed on the calendarH.R. 3179Latest action
Sponsor: Brian Babin · Representative · TX
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Official title: To rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge".
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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The bill would permanently rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas after Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old killed in Houston in 2024.
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What does this do?
This bill would officially rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge." All official references in laws, maps, and government documents would be updated to reflect the new name. It would into law a renaming that President Trump had already made through in March 2025.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects government agencies that maintain official records referencing the refuge, plus the local community and visitors. It was introduced by Representative Babin and other Texas representatives and is named after Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old killed in Houston in June 2024, allegedly by two people in the country illegally with gang connections.
Why does it matter?
The name change would affect only official identification of the refuge on records, signage, and maps, not land management, public access, or permitted activities.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 5, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Jul 10, 2025
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 36.