119-S-790 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary: S. 790 (119th Congress) — “Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center”

Headline Summary: A ceremonial renaming to honor former Wyoming congresswoman Barbara Cubin by giving her name to the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Text - S.790 (119th): Barbara L. Cubin Nat…

What It Does: The bill changes the official name of the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center to the “Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center” and updates references in federal law and records. The center is a Bureau of Land Management facility in Casper that interprets the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, and Pony Express trails. Cubin previously sponsored the 1998 law authorizing the center. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Text - S.790 (119th): Barbara L. Cubin Nat…[3]BLM — National Historic Trails Interpretive Center — Bureau of Land Management[4]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.R.2186 (105th): Assistance to the Nation…

• Wyoming delegation: Sponsored by Sen. Cynthia Lummis with Sen. John Barrasso as cosponsor; Rep. Harriet Hageman introduced the House companion. Supporters say the renaming recognizes Cubin’s service and her role in establishing the center. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Text - S.790 (119th): Barbara L. Cubin Nat…[5]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.R.1693 (119th): House companion bill ove…[6]Office of Sen. Cynthia Lummis — Press release: Lummis, Barrasso, and Hageman in…

• No organized opposition on record as of December 3, 2025. Critics of naming bills in general sometimes argue for keeping descriptive names or avoiding politicized honors, but no formal statements against this bill appear in official trackers. [7]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — S.790 (119th): All actions (without amendm…

What’s Next: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining held a legislative hearing on December 2, 2025 that included S. 790; the bill now awaits any markup and vote in the full committee before possible floor consideration. The House companion (H.R. 1693) was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee on February 27, 2025. [8]U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources — Senate ENR Subcommittee…[2]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Congressional Record Daily Digest, Decembe…[5]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.R.1693 (119th): House companion bill ove…