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

Summary of Senate Bill S.790

Purpose

S.790 would redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center. The bill also requires that any reference to the current name in law, maps, regulations, documents, or other records be treated as a reference to the renamed center, and it amends the triggering provision of Public Law 105-290 accordingly.

Key Provisions

• (a) Redesignation: The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, established under section 2(a) of Public Law 105-290 (112 Stat. 2783) in Casper, Wyoming, shall be known and designated as the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.
• (b) References: Any reference in U.S. law, maps, regulations, documents, or other records to the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center shall be deemed a reference to the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.
• (c) Legislative Text Amendment: Section 2(a) of Public Law 105-290 shall be amended, in the second sentence, by replacing the term “National Historic Trails Interpretive Center” with “Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.”

Legislative Status and Timeline

• Introduced in Senate on February 27, 2025.
• Read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
• Companion measure exists in the House: HR 1693.

Sponsors

• Primary: Cynthia M. Lummis
• Co-sponsor: John Barrasso

Affected Parties and Scope

• The primary beneficiary is the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, by changing its official name for purposes of federal designation and references in law.
• No associated appropriations or programmatic changes are specified; the bill focuses on naming and textual references.

Related Actions

• Companion Bill: HR 1693 (House of Representatives).

Effective Date and Implementation

• The changes would take effect upon enactment. Upon enactment, all references in law and official materials to the center would reflect the new designation, and the amended section of Public Law 105-290 would apply accordingly.