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S. 31·119th Congress·Introduced Jan 8, 2025

A bill to designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes.

IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesNarrow
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Sponsor
Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
Committees
Energy and Natural Resources Committee (primary)
Last action
Jan 8, 2025

Bottom line

The bill formally renames and standardizes the official designation of the mountain and a specific surrounding area within Devils Tower National Monument to "Devils Tower" across all federal records.

What it actually does

This bill officially designates the mountain and a specific area within the Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming as "Devils Tower." It mandates that all future references in United States government documents, laws, maps, and records for this geographic feature and area will use this designated name, ensuring consistency across federal records.

Section 1(a)

Designation of Devils Tower

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This section legally designates the prominent geological feature within the Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming, specifically identified by its geographic coordinates (44°35'26"N, 104°42'55"W), and an adjacent area (44°35'21"N, 104°41'48"W), as "Devils Tower." This formal designation aims to establish a consistent and official name for these specific locations within federal law.

Section 1(b)

References to Devils Tower

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This subsection clarifies that any existing or future federal documents, including laws, maps, regulations, orders, and papers, that refer to the mountain and area described in subsection (a) must be understood as referring to "Devils Tower." This ensures consistency in nomenclature across all official government records and prevents ambiguity regarding the designated name.

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