To rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge".
To rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge".
Plain Language Summary
# Plain Language Summary: HR 3179 **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge." The renaming is purely symbolic and would not change how the refuge operates, its funding, or its conservation mission—it would simply give the facility a new official name. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects the wildlife refuge itself and the local Texas community.
It does not directly impact most Americans' daily lives, as it is a naming change rather than a substantive policy change affecting wildlife management or conservation practices. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Brian Babin (R-TX) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
CRS Official Summary
This bill renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in Anahuac, Texas, as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.
Latest Action
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 36.