S.1596 - Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act (119th Congress)
Summary
S.1596, the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act, renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to honor Jocelyn Nungaray. The bill cites the tragic murder of Jocelyn Nungaray and her love for animals as justification for the renaming. It references an Executive Order already issued by the President to effect the change.
Expected Effects
The Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge will be officially renamed the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. All references to the former name in laws, maps, regulations, and other official documents will be updated to reflect the new name.
Potential Benefits
- Honors the memory of Jocelyn Nungaray.
- May bring positive attention to wildlife conservation efforts in the area.
- Could foster a stronger connection between the local community and the refuge.
- Symbolically represents a commitment to justice for victims of crime.
- Potentially increases tourism due to the name recognition.
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Potential Disadvantages
- The act itself has no tangible benefits beyond symbolic value.
- Renaming may be seen as a political gesture rather than a substantive action.
- Could be perceived as exploiting a tragedy for political gain.
- The focus on the crime might overshadow the refuge's primary purpose of wildlife conservation.
- May cause controversy or division within the community due to the sensitive nature of the crime.
Constitutional Alignment
The act appears to be constitutionally permissible under Congress's power to manage federal property (Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2). The act does not appear to infringe upon any individual liberties or rights enumerated in the Constitution or its amendments. The act is a symbolic gesture and does not involve any significant policy changes or expenditures that would raise constitutional concerns.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).