A bill to designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes.
A bill to designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes.
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of S. 31: Devils Tower Designation Bill **What the Bill Does** This bill would officially designate the mountain at Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming as "Devils Tower" through congressional action. Essentially, it seeks to make a formal, legal declaration of the monument's name at the federal level. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill primarily affects the Devils Tower National Monument in northeastern Wyoming and has symbolic significance for local communities, the tourism industry, and various stakeholders with interests in the site.
The bill is relatively straightforward with no complex provisions mentioned in the official summary—its main purpose is naming rather than changing policy or management of the monument. **Current Status** S. 31 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full Senate vote. It was sponsored by Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) in the 119th Congress.
CRS Official Summary
This bill declares that the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming shall be known and designated as Devils Tower.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.