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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Bill ID: 119/s/790
Last Updated: March 24, 2026

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Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

ID: L000571

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

February 4, 2026

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" brought to you by the esteemed Senators Lummis and Barrasso. Let's dissect this masterpiece of legislative genius.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** ( rolls eyes ) The main purpose of this bill is to rename a building in Casper, Wyoming. Yes, you heard that right. A whole bill dedicated to changing the name of a single structure from "National Historic Trails Interpretive Center" to "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center". Because, clearly, the most pressing issue facing our nation is the lack of adequate recognition for Barbara L. Cubin.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** ( mocking tone ) Oh boy, this bill is a real game-changer. It amends Public Law 105-290 by replacing every instance of "National Historic Trails Interpretive Center" with "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center". I mean, who wouldn't want to spend their precious time in Congress debating the nuances of building nomenclature? The sheer magnitude of this change is awe-inspiring.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** ( heavy sarcasm ) Oh, the list of affected parties is long and distinguished. We have:

* Barbara L. Cubin's ego * The good people of Casper, Wyoming, who will now have to update their GPS devices to reflect the new name * Historians who will have to rewrite every single reference to the center in their books and papers * And, of course, the taxpayers who will foot the bill for this monumental waste of time

**Potential Impact & Implications:** ( dark humor ) Well, if we're lucky, this bill might just cure the national epidemic of "Not Enough Buildings Named After Politicians". But let's be real, folks. This is a classic case of " Legislative Attention Deficit Disorder" – a desperate attempt to distract from actual problems while pretending to accomplish something meaningful.

Diagnosis: This bill suffers from a severe case of "Ego-itis", a disease characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a complete disregard for the well-being of others. Treatment involves a healthy dose of reality, a strong dose of humility, and a swift kick in the pants. Unfortunately, this patient is unlikely to recover anytime soon.

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Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$79,770
15 donors
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$0
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$79,770

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HEGYI, ALBERT P
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CASCARILLA, MARISSA
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CASCARILLA, CHARLES
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DOWNS, RAISSA
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SCARAMUCCI, ANTHONY
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HALE, ROBERT
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$3,300
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WINKLEVOSS, TYLER
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$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 1 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]

ID: B001261

Top Contributors

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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
COM ATMORE, AL
$3,300
May 24, 2023
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
COM ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Sep 20, 2024
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
COM LOS ANGELES, CA
$2,500
Dec 31, 2024
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COM LIVINGSTON, TX
$1,000
Jun 29, 2023
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COM OKMULGEE, OK
$1,000
Oct 30, 2024
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TO PROTECT OUR HERITAGE
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Jun 26, 2024
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Jun 26, 2024
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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
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$3,300
Jun 11, 2024
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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
Organization CHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Jun 11, 2024
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UTE INDIAN TRIBE
Organization FORT DUCHESNE, UT
$3,300
Nov 13, 2024

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