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S. 1596 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-30

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act

Became lawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedMay 5, 2025
Passed SenateMay 13, 2025
Passed HouseJul 14, 2025
To PresidentJul 17, 2025
Became lawJul 24, 2025

How this bill changes the law

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S. 1596 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Findings
  • Sec. 3 Renaming of Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
What the words changed: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what was struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

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    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jul 24, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. 2025-07-24Became Public Law No: 119-30.Library of Congress
    2. 2025-07-24Became Public Law No: 119-30.Library of Congress
    3. 2025-07-24Signed by President.Library of Congress
    4. 2025-07-24Signed by President.Library of Congress
    5. 2025-07-17Presented to President.House floor actions
    6. 2025-07-17Presented to President.Library of Congress
    7. 2025-07-14Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    8. 2025-07-14On 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) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    9. 2025-07-14Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    10. 2025-07-14Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3231-3232)House floor actions
    11. 2025-07-14At 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.House floor actions
    12. 2025-07-14DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1596.House floor actions
    13. 2025-07-14Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3226-3227)House floor actions
    14. 2025-07-14Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    15. 2025-05-15Held at the desk.House floor actions
    16. 2025-05-15Received in the House.House floor actions
    17. 2025-05-15Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    18. 2025-05-13Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2882)Senate
    19. 2025-05-13Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.Library of Congress
    20. 2025-05-13Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2881-2882)Senate
    21. 2025-05-13Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    22. 2025-05-05Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
    23. 2025-05-05Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-30 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

    Recorded votes

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    Jul 14, 2025 · House roll call 193 · needed 2/3

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: Passed 372–0

    R 194 yes, 0 no, 25 present or not votingD 178 yes, 0 no, 34 present or not voting

    How each member voted · Official record

    Cosponsors

    • Ted Cruz R-TX