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H.R. 1693·119th Congress·Introduced Feb 27, 2025

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

Reported To HousePublic Lands and Natural ResourcesNarrow
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Sponsor
Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
Committees
Natural Resources Committee (primary)
Last action
Aug 27, 2026

Bottom line

H.R. 1693 renames a federal interpretive center in Casper, Wyoming, after former U.S. Representative Barbara L. Cubin.

What it actually does

This bill redesignates the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center located in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center." It also includes provisions to ensure that all official references to the center are updated to reflect this new name and makes a conforming amendment to the original public law that established the center.

Section 1(a)

Redesignation of the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center

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This section officially renames the existing National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, to the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center." This change honors Barbara L. Cubin, who served as a U.S. Representative for Wyoming. The center provides educational exhibits and programs about the historic trails of the American West, and its mission is expected to continue under the new name.

Section 1(b)

References to the Redesignated Center

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This section clarifies that any existing law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States that refers to the "National Historic Trails Interpretive Center" will automatically be deemed a reference to the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center." This ensures consistency across all official federal records and avoids confusion following the name change.

Section 1(c)

Conforming Amendment to Public Law 105-290

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This section makes a specific amendment to the original law that established the center, Public Law 105-290 (112 Stat. 2783). It directly modifies the second sentence of Section 2(a) of that public law by replacing the old name, "the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center," with the new name, "the `Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center'." This ensures the foundational statute reflects the current official designation.

FOUND

Amends Section 2(a) of Public Law 105-290 (112 Stat. 2783) to replace the original name of the center with the new designated name.

Section 1(c)

Why it matters:This is standard legislative practice to ensure all relevant statutory references are updated when a name change occurs. It is not intended to be evasive but rather to maintain legal consistency and clarity.

Case for: Supporters would argue that this amendment is crucial for legal precision, ensuring that the original authorizing legislation for the center accurately reflects its current official name. It prevents future confusion and maintains the integrity of the U.S. Code.

Case against: Critics might contend that such technical amendments, while necessary, can make legislative texts less accessible to the general public, requiring specialized knowledge to trace the full impact of a bill across different laws.

Estimated impact: Minimal, primarily administrative and legal clarity. There is no direct fiscal impact or significant policy shift associated with this technical amendment.

About this analysis. AI-Generated from the official bill text and available committee reports. Gaps in available data are noted explicitly. Verify important details with the official Congress.gov record.

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