Summary
Changes the name of a national wildlife refuge in Texas to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge to remember a young girl who was murdered.
What problem does this solve?
A 12-year-old girl who loved animals was tragically murdered near her home in Houston, Texas. This law renames a nearby national wildlife refuge in her honor to create a lasting memorial.
Who does this affect?
- Family of Jocelyn Nungaray
- Residents of Houston, Texas
What does this law do?
Renames a national wildlife refuge
Changes the name of the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the 'Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge'.
Updates all official records
Requires all laws, maps, documents, and other federal records to use the new name for the wildlife refuge.
States findings about the murder
Includes official findings that 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray was murdered and that two undocumented immigrants have been charged with the crime.
What is the real world impact?
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Honors the memory of a young girl
Provides a tribute to Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old who loved animals, by renaming a wildlife refuge near her hometown in her memory.
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Creates a permanent reminder of a crime linked to immigration
Permanently renames a federal site after a victim whose alleged murderers were undocumented immigrants. This serves as a lasting symbol in the political debate over immigration and crime.
When does this start?
This law becomes effective on July 24, 2025.