Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act of 2026
This bill formally designates a specific beach in Cameron County, Texas, as "Boca Chica Beach" and ensures all federal records refer to it by that name. It also requires the federal committee responsible for geographic names to notify local members of Congress whenever a new name proposal affects their district. These changes aim to clarify official naming conventions and increase local input on geographic designations without altering the physical location or ownership of the land.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 20, 2026
Last action Sep 2, 2026
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Sep 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Aug 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
lower
Jul 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Jul 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Vicente Gonzalez
DDemocratic
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