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S. 790 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-117

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

Became lawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Passed SenateMay 20, 2026
Passed HouseSep 14, 2026
To PresidentSep 22, 2026
Became lawSep 25, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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S. 790 changed 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

Public Law 105-290 An earlier law, changed directly

What the words changed: every change, in place (1)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what was struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. Public Law 105-290(a)changedby S. 790 Sec. 1(c)

    The bill says: Section 2(a) of Public Law 105–290 (112 Stat. 2783) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking "the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center" and inserting "the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center"".

    Bill text

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What it does

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This bill renames the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center located in Casper, Wyoming, as the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Feb 27, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. 2026-09-25Became Public Law No: 119-117.Library of Congress
  2. 2026-09-25Became Public Law No: 119-117.Library of Congress
  3. 2026-09-25Signed by President.Library of Congress
  4. 2026-09-25Signed by President.Library of Congress
  5. 2026-09-22Presented to President.House floor actions
  6. 2026-09-22Presented to President.Library of Congress
  7. 2026-09-14Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  8. 2026-09-14On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5578)House floor actions
  9. 2026-09-14Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5578)Library of Congress
  10. 2026-09-14DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 790.House floor actions
  11. 2026-09-14Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5578)House floor actions
  12. 2026-09-14Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
  13. 2026-05-20Held at the desk.House floor actions
  14. 2026-05-20Received in the House.House floor actions
  15. 2026-05-20Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  16. 2026-05-20Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2387; text: CR S2387)Senate
  17. 2026-05-20Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
  18. 2026-05-20Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
  19. 2026-05-20Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
  20. 2026-02-04Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
  21. 2025-12-02Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.Senate
  22. 2025-02-27Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
  23. 2025-02-27Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-117 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

Cosponsors

  • John Barrasso R-WY