Lummis Sponsors Bill to Name Federal Building in Cheyenne After Women’s Rights Pioneer

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming testified  this week before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in support of her bill to name the Cheyenne federal building after women’s rights pioneer Louisa Swain.

Senator Lummis said many women played an essential role in the journey toward suffrage, but Swain’s contribution was the shot heard around the world, and she greatly deserves this recognition. The legislation passed unanimously out of committee and will next be considered on the Senate floor.