# 119-sres-435: A resolution honoring the life of Brian Douglas Wilson as a rock-n-roll and pop icon, a musical genius, and one of the greatest composers, songwriters, and innovators in the history of the United States.

119-sres-435, A resolution honoring the life of Brian Douglas Wilson as a rock-n-roll and pop icon, a musical genius, and one of the greatest composers, songwriters, and innovators in the history of the United States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA); status passed_senate (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-435
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution honoring the life of Brian Douglas Wilson as a rock-n-roll and pop icon, a musical genius, and one of the greatest composers, songwriters, and innovators in the history of the United States.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-10-06
- Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Honors Brian Wilson as a rock-and-roll and pop icon and musical genius.** Born June 20, 1942 in Inglewood, California, Wilson co-founded the Beach Boys in 1961 and served as their primary songwriter and bassist. He produced Pet Sounds, wrote 13 top-ten singles from 1962 to 1967 and three number-one hits including "Good Vibrations." The resolution highlights his completion of Smile in 2004, two solo Grammy Awards, a Recording Academy lifetime achievement award, Kennedy Center Honors, his openness about mental health, and his death on June 11, 2025.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-sres-435 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/435)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4949)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-435 (as of 2026-04-21).