Congress memorializes murdered child with wildlife refuge renaming
H.R. 3179 — To rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge". · Filed by Brian Babin (R-TX) · 13 cosponsors · Introduced May 5, 2025 · Reported out
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What it does
This bill renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the 'Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge' in honor of a 12-year-old girl murdered in Houston in 2024. The bill memorializes the victim by attaching her name to a federal wildlife refuge, and updates all federal references to use the new name.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole function is to rename a federal wildlife refuge in honor of a murdered child. It is a straightforward memorial measure with no operational, fiscal, or policy consequences.
Who it affects
This is a commemorative measure honoring a crime victim, not a policy change that restricts rights or imposes costs on citizens. The renaming itself carries no fiscal burden and does not alter the refuge's operation or public access.