A bill to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center". | ChamberLight

PASSED BOTH· 119TH CONGRESS

Senate BillS 790Museums, exhibitions, cultural centersWyoming

A bill to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center".

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because it represents a symbolic act to honor Barbara L. Cubin by naming a federal facility after her. Naming public places after individuals is a way to recognize their contributions, legacy, or historical significance. If this bill becomes law, it permanently associates the interpretive center with her name, potentially increasing public awareness of her role.

If the bill does not pass, the center will retain its current name, and this specific recognition of Barbara L. Cubin through a federal building designation would not occur. The core mission of the center, educating the public about historic trails, remains unaffected whether the name changes or not.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

The bill formally renames the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming.

This provision is the core action of the bill, establishing the new name for the federal facility.

PROVISION 02

It directs that all official United States government documents, maps, regulations, and records referring to the center must use the new name.

This ensures that the name change is universally applied across all federal references, preventing confusion.

PROVISION 03

The bill amends the original public law that established the center to reflect the new name.

This makes a necessary update to the foundational legislation, legally solidifying the name change.

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Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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Considered under suspension of the rules.

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 790.

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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 790

Congress119th

StatusPassed Both

IntroducedFeb 27, 2025

Last actionSep 14, 2026

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PASSED BOTH· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025

Senate BillS 790Museums, exhibitions, cultural centersWyoming

A bill to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center".

INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 14, 2026

PASSAGE CHANCES

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READING

1 min

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STEP 5 OF 8

Introduced

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Passed Senate

Passed House

Conference

To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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The bill formally renames the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming.

This provision is the core action of the bill, establishing the new name for the federal facility.

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It directs that all official United States government documents, maps, regulations, and records referring to the center must use the new name.

This ensures that the name change is universally applied across all federal references, preventing confusion.

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The bill amends the original public law that established the center to reflect the new name.

This makes a necessary update to the foundational legislation, legally solidifying the name change.

GLOSSARY

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Redesignate: To officially change the name of something.
Interpretive Center: A type of museum or visitor center designed to explain the meaning and significance of a historical, cultural, or natural site to the public.
Public Law: A law passed by Congress that applies generally to the public or to specific actions of the government.
Conforming Amendment: An adjustment made to an existing law or document to make it consistent with changes made elsewhere.
Enacted: Made into a law.

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SEP 14

Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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Considered under suspension of the rules.

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SEP 14

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 790.

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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

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