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S1596: Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act

119th Congress (2025–2027) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber House
Latest vote 2025-07-14: Passed
Latest action 2025-07-24: Became Public Law No: 119-30.
Policy area Public Lands and Natural Resources
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge ActThis 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.

Subjects: Texas, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats, Wildlife conservation and habitat protection


Roll-call votes on S1596 (119th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2025-07-14 House 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Passed 370 0 57 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is S1596 in the 119th Congress?

S1596 (Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest action on S1596?

On 2025-07-24: Became Public Law No: 119-30.

How many roll-call votes were held on S1596?

1 recorded vote in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2025-07-14, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.