Renaming of Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
May 5, 2025
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Where This Stands
Current status: signed.
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The law mandates that all federal documents and maps referring to the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge must now use the new name, Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The agency must update all official signage, maps, and records to reflect the new name.
Residents of Texas
Local residents will see the name change reflected on federal signage and official documentation regarding the refuge.
Current stage: signed.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- The Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas is officially renamed the 'Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge'.
- All federal laws, maps, regulations, and documents referring to the site must now use the new name.
- The law was enacted on July 24, 2025.
- The legislation cites the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray on June 17, 2024, as the basis for the renaming.
- The bill references Executive Order 14229, signed by President Donald J. Trump on March 4, 2025, which previously initiated the renaming process.
- The legislation notes that the individuals charged with the murder were allegedly members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this change the location or size of the refuge?
Do I need to update my personal maps or documents?
Why It Matters
The law mandates that all federal documents and maps referring to the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge must now use the new name, Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.
News Coverage
Voting Record
Total
372
Yes
372
No
0
Present
0
Not Voting
0
Abstain
0
How they voted (372)
Jared Golden
D · yes
Thomas Suozzi
D · yes
Grace Meng
D · yes
Marjorie Greene
R · yes
Ro Khanna
D · yes
Michael Simpson
R · yes
Lisa McClain
R · yes
Brendan Boyle
D · yes
Sam Graves
R · yes
Rosa DeLauro
D · yes
Frank Lucas
R · yes
Daniel Goldman
D · yes
Ann Wagner
R · yes
Burgess Owens
R · yes
Cory Mills
R · yes
Ilhan Omar
D · yes
Julie Johnson
D · yes
Ron Estes
R · yes
Patrick Ryan
D · yes
Michael Baumgartner
R · yes
Troy Balderson
R · yes
Vicente Gonzalez
D · yes
J. Correa
D · yes
Jake Auchincloss
D · yes
+ 348 more
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Discoveries
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Codification of Executive Action
The bill serves to codify a previous Executive Order (14229) into permanent federal law.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.congress.gov
Analysis Score
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- Controversy65Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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