# 119-sres-729: A resolution recognizing and honoring Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, for their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase.

119-sres-729, A resolution recognizing and honoring Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, for their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO); status passed_senate (as of 2026-06-05).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-729
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing and honoring Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, for their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-05-14
- Sponsor: Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-05

## Summary

**Honoring the 222nd anniversary and enduring legacy of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.** The resolution recognizes Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery for their courage and endurance and for the maps, scientific observations, and geographic records that expanded national knowledge after the Louisiana Purchase, acknowledges contributions by Sacagawea, York, and other members, and encourages Americans to study and reflect on the expedition's lasting significance to the country's development and identity.

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- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
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- 119-s-3903: Railway Safety Act of 2026
- 119-s-5007: SEARCH Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-sres-729 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/729)

## Related
- [119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4668)
- [119-s-933: NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-933)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-3903: Railway Safety Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3903)
- [119-s-5007: SEARCH Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5007)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-729 (as of 2026-06-05).