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Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9779| House 
| Updated: 9/2/2026
Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez

Democratic Representative

Texas

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill formally designates Boca Chica Beach located in Cameron County, Texas, ensuring that all federal laws, maps, regulations, and other official documents consistently refer to the location by this specific name. The primary intent of this section is to codify and protect the existing name of the beach across all United States records, preventing any potential renaming or inconsistent usage. This formal designation aims to preserve the established identity of the geographic feature. Additionally, the legislation establishes a new requirement for the Domestic Names Committee of the Board on Geographic Names. Under this provision, the Committee must notify any Member of Congress representing an area affected by a proposed geographic name change when it solicits input on such a proposal. This aims to enhance transparency and ensure congressional awareness and involvement in the federal geographic naming process, allowing elected officials to provide input on local naming decisions.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 26, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Sep 2, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • July 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • August 26, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • September 2, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9779| House 
| Updated: 9/2/2026
This bill formally designates Boca Chica Beach located in Cameron County, Texas, ensuring that all federal laws, maps, regulations, and other official documents consistently refer to the location by this specific name. The primary intent of this section is to codify and protect the existing name of the beach across all United States records, preventing any potential renaming or inconsistent usage. This formal designation aims to preserve the established identity of the geographic feature. Additionally, the legislation establishes a new requirement for the Domestic Names Committee of the Board on Geographic Names. Under this provision, the Committee must notify any Member of Congress representing an area affected by a proposed geographic name change when it solicits input on such a proposal. This aims to enhance transparency and ensure congressional awareness and involvement in the federal geographic naming process, allowing elected officials to provide input on local naming decisions.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 26, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Sep 2, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • July 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • August 26, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • September 2, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez

Democratic Representative

Texas

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted