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Official title: A bill to rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge".
House floor actionsMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Library of CongressPassed/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)
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SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
House floor actionsReceived in the House.
Library of CongressSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
SenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2881-2882)
Library of CongressIntroduced in Senate
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Committee
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In May, Jocelyn's mother, Alexis, testified on this legislation, but more importantly, she highlighted Jocelyn's caring personality, deep love for animals, and passion for finding animals homes, sharing stories of Jocelyn's life, such as Jocelyn's efforts to nurse injured animals back to health.
I rise today in support of S. 1596 to rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas and in my district as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge to forever commemorate the life of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who was tragically killed on June 17, 2024.
This bill would actually codify President Trump's Executive order and ensure that future generations will remember Jocelyn for years to come. I hope my colleagues will join me in renaming this Texas wildlife refuge in her honor.
On Roll Call No. 191, No. 192, and No. 193, I was not recorded due to inclement weather delaying travel. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 191, YEA on Roll Call No. 192, and YEA on Roll Call No. 193.
I was unable to be present for the following floor votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted: YEA on Roll Call No. 191, H.R. 1709; YEA on Roll Call No. 192, H.R. 1770; and YEA on Roll Call No. 193, S. 1596.
Jocelyn Nungaray was one of those young people. She loved animals and the outdoors. Her life was tragically taken far too soon. This legislation ensures that her love for wildlife and the natural world will be remembered and honored forever at one of our Nation's most important coastal conservation areas.
Due to weather related travel delays outside of my control, I was not able to be physically present for votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 191, YEA on Roll Call No. 192, and YEA on Roll Call No. 193.
My flight was delayed in getting to D.C. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 191, H.R. 1709; YEA on Roll Call No. 192, H.R. 1770; and YEA on Roll Call No. 193, S. 1596.
Due to travel delays, I was unable to vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted: YEA on Roll Call No. 193, YEA on Roll Call No. 192, and YEA on Roll Call No. 191.
I was unable to attend today's vote series. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 191, YEA on Roll Call No. 192, and YEA on Roll Call No. 193.
My votes were not recorded today. Had they been recorded, I would have voted: YEA on Roll Call No. 191, YEA on Roll Call No. 192, and YEA on Roll Call No. 193.
I unfortunately missed votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted: YEA on Roll Call No. 191, YEA on Roll Call No. 192, and YEA on Roll Call No. 193.
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