H.R. 9779 · In committee · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act of 2026

Sponsor: Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)

What it does

• Designates Boca Chica Beach located in Cameron County, Texas as 'Boca Chica Beach' and directs that all federal references to it be updated accordingly.
• Requires the Domestic Names Committee to notify each Member of Congress representing affected areas when it receives proposals for geographic names and solicits input on them.

Latest action

Sep 2, 2026: Subcommittee Hearings Held

Committee: House Federal Lands Subcommittee