Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act of 2026
Committee hearing: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Committee hearing
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Sep 2, 2026
What it does
The Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act of 2026 would formally designate Boca Chica Beach in Cameron County, Texas, as “Boca Chica Beach” in all federal references, ensuring consistency in laws, maps, regulations, and official documents. It also requires the Domestic Names Committee of the Board on Geographic Names to notify affected Members of Congress when considering any geographic name proposals in their districts, increasing congressional oversight of place-name changes. The bill does not alter the beach’s physical use or access but standardizes its official name and enhances transparency in federal naming processes.
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