A bill to designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes.
Summary
SB 31 is a short naming bill that would formally designate the mountain at Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming, at the specified coordinates, as “Devils Tower.” The bill also states that any reference in federal law, maps, regulations, orders, documents, papers, or other records to the mountain and nearby area described in the bill should be treated as a reference to Devils Tower.
The measure does not create a new program, funding stream, or regulatory scheme. Instead, it clarifies and standardizes the federal name used for the landmark in official government materials, ensuring consistency across federal references to the monument feature and surrounding area.
Impact
If enacted, the bill would amend the legal designation used in federal records for the mountain at Devils Tower National Monument and would require federal references to align with the new statutory name. Its practical effect would be limited to nomenclature and administrative consistency, with no apparent change to land management authority, public access, or monument protections under existing law.
Sentiment
There is no recorded committee debate or vote history in the provided materials, so the bill’s sentiment appears neutral and procedural. The sponsorship by Senators Lummis and Barrasso suggests support from Wyoming’s delegation for the official naming clarification, and the bill’s narrow scope indicates it is likely noncontroversial.
Contention
No specific points of contention are reflected in the available transcripts or votes. Because the bill only addresses the official designation of a geographic feature, any disagreement would likely center on naming conventions, federal recordkeeping, or whether the change is necessary, rather than on substantive policy effects. No opposing viewpoints are documented in the provided record.
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