H.R. 1693 is a bill that proposes to rename the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, to honor Barbara L. Cubin by designating it as the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.
Supporters of the bill have praised it as a fitting tribute to Barbara L. Cubin, recognizing her contributions to Wyoming and her role in promoting the state's history and heritage. The renaming is seen as a way to honor her legacy and encourage tourism to the center.
Critics have raised concerns about the bill, arguing that renaming federal sites can be controversial and may overlook other significant historical figures deserving of recognition. Some local residents feel that the focus should remain on the center's educational mission rather than individual honors.
The bill H.R. 1693 aims to redesignate a national historic center, which does not have any direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Harriet Hageman's top donor industries. The primary donors are from the health professionals sector, contributing a significant $120 million, and the retired sector, contributing $37.5 million. However, these industries do not have a direct connection to the subject matter of the bill, which is focused on historical and cultural recognition rather than health or retirement issues. Therefore, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal. Voters should be aware that while campaign contributions can influence legislative priorities, in this case, the lack of overlap suggests that the bill is unlikely to serve the interests of the sponsor's major donors.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SAILDRONE INC. | SAILDRONE INC. | $410,042 |
| SAILDRONE INC. | SAILDRONE INC. | $377,725 |
| OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC | OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. | $158,589 |
| INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION | INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION | $150,000 |
| SBIR CONSORTIUM | JOHN WILLIAMS | $30,000 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | BOUNDARY STONE PARTNERS | $30,000 |
| SEEING MACHINES | GRIFFIN STRATEGIES, LLC | $30,000 |
| SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE | GRIFFIN STRATEGIES, LLC | $30,000 |
| CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY, LLC | $30,000 |
| MIDDLE EAST FORUM | MIDDLE EAST FORUM | $20,000 |
| ATA ACTION | RS GROUP CONSULTING LLC | $6,000 |
| END SEPSIS | CURRENTSTRATEGIC LLC | undisclosed |
| TECHNEST SOLUTIONS S.L.A. DBA FORTRIS ON BEHALF OF NEXUSONE CONSULTING | CURRENTSTRATEGIC LLC | undisclosed |
| SBCC EQUIPMENT | DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY, LLC | undisclosed |
| BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | SUMMIT HEALTH CARE CONSULTING | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Harriet Hageman, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
