HR 9779 United States House · 119th Congress

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
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Introduced Jul 20, 2026 Last action Sep 2, 2026
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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
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Introduced in House
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Vicente Gonzalez
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