Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act

Sponsored bySen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]TX· Introduced 5 May 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-30.

24 July 2025·0 years ago

Summary

Public Law · Updated 15 June 2026

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.

Timeline

23 actions

Became Public Law No: 119-30.
24 July 2025 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-30.
24 July 2025 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
24 July 2025 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
24 July 2025 · President
Presented to President.
17 July 2025 · President
Presented to President.
17 July 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3226-3227)
14 July 2025 · Floor
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
14 July 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3231-3232)
14 July 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1596.
14 July 2025 · Floor
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.
14 July 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
14 July 2025 · Floor
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)
14 July 2025 · Floor
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)
14 July 2025 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
15 May 2025 · Floor
Received in the House.
15 May 2025 · Floor
Held at the desk.
15 May 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
13 May 2025 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2882)
13 May 2025 · Floor
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
13 May 2025 · Committee

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Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]TX

Cosponsors

Republican1100%

Republican:Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]TX

Classification

Policy area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Legislative subjects

TexasWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Committees

Environment and Public Works Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To5 May 2025
- Discharged From13 May 2025

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