HR-3179 : Still Just a Bill

H.R. 3179, a bill to rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge," has been reported in the House.
Key Points:
  • The bill renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge to honor Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old murder victim.
  • The bill cites Ms. Nungaray's love for animals and the refuge's proximity to her hometown as reasons for the renaming.
  • The bill stipulates that any reference to the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in official documents shall be considered a reference to the new name.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-07-10CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 36.House floor actions
2025-07-10CommitteeReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-192.House floor actions
2025-06-25CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2025-06-25CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2025-06-25CommitteeSubcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries DischargedHouse committee actions
2025-05-20CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
2025-05-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.House committee actions
2025-05-05IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2025-05-05IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Vote Predictions

Sponsor :

Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
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Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • Texas
  • Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
  • Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Related Bills

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