S 790: A bill to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center".

S 790 in plain English: This bill is early in the legislative process and detailed text is not yet available. Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R) · Status: Held at the desk.

Stated purpose

To rename the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, after Barbara L. Cubin.

Arguments supporters make

• Naming the center after Barbara L. Cubin honors her contributions to Wyoming and to the preservation of the historic trails the center commemorates.
• Renaming public landmarks after notable figures is a longstanding tradition for recognizing public service at little cost to taxpayers.

Arguments opponents make

• Renaming a federally established center requires staff time and public resources to update signage, documents, and records, even if the costs are modest.
• Some may feel the center's current name — focused on the historic trails themselves — better serves its educational mission than attaching a political figure's name to it.

Tradeoffs

The bill honors an individual's legacy by attaching her name to a public institution, but trades away a purely descriptive name that clearly communicated the center's purpose to visitors unfamiliar with Barbara L. Cubin.

Current status in Congress: Passed Senate.

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