SB1596Introduced in the Senate
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
Introduced by John Cornyn, District TX
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill to rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge".
Where it stands
Became Public Law No: 119-30.
July 24, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass RC# 193 · July 14, 2025
372
Yes
0
No
59
Absent or Not Voting
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | Yes |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Absent |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | Yes |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2881-2882)
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2882)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3226-3227)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1596.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3231-3232)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-30.
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