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To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming.

Public Law 105-290 · H.R. 2186 · 105th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Oct 27, 1998 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Barbara Cubin (R-WY)

Cosponsors (5): Rep. James Hansen,

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior: (1) acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, to establish the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, for the interpretation of the historic trails in the vicinity of Casper, including the Oregon Trail, the Mormon Trail, the California Trail, the Pony Express Trail, the Bridger Trail, the Bozeman Trail, and various Indian routes; and (2) to construct, operate, and maintain facilities for the Center.

Allows the Secretary to: (1) accept and expend donations of funds, property, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, or public entities for the Center's development and operation; (2) collect an entrance fee from visitors to the Center; and (3) use such fees for the Center's operating expenses. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 25 actions.

  1. Oct 27, 1998Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 105-290.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 20, 1998PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 10, 1998Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
  6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Hansen asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
  7. Oct 2, 1998FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  8. FloorFloor · Amendment SP 3680 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
  9. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  10. Sep 9, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Jul 29, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jun 18, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Apr 1, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Mar 31, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. Mar 30, 1998FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  16. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  17. FloorFloor · Mrs. Cubin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  18. Mar 24, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  19. Mar 11, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  20. Oct 30, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  21. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  22. Oct 9, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  23. Jul 23, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  24. Jul 17, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  25. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.