# 119-hjres-138: Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday of January as "National Desert Day".

119-hjres-138, Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday of January as "National Desert Day"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hjres-138
- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hjres-138
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday of January as "National Desert Day".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-08
- Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Environmental Protection
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**National Desert Day** would be the second Saturday of January, spotlighting the ecological and cultural importance of U.S. deserts. The resolution would request the President to issue a proclamation calling on Americans to observe the day, recognize deserts as crucial wintering habitat for migrating birds, reaffirm support for native landscapes and pollinator gardens, and encourage policies and education to protect desert biodiversity.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act

## Sources
- [119-hjres-138 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/138)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2913)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5862)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hjres-138 (as of 2026-04-21).