# 119-sres-812: A resolution recognizing the 179th anniversary of the arrival of pioneers belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley, honoring the enduring pioneer spirit that shaped the American West, and celebrating its continued relevance to the unfolding American story.

119-sres-812, A resolution recognizing the 179th anniversary of the arrival of pioneers belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley, honoring the enduring pioneer spirit that shaped the American West, and celebrating its continued relevance to the unfolding American story., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-812
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing the 179th anniversary of the arrival of pioneers belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley, honoring the enduring pioneer spirit that shaped the American West, and celebrating its continued relevance to the unfolding American story.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Recognize the 179th anniversary of the arrival of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and honor Pioneer Day.** This bill would acknowledge the pioneers' escape from persecution, their arduous 1,300-plus mile journey beginning in February 1846, and their July 24, 1847 arrival in the Great Salt Lake Valley when Brigham Young declared "This is the right place." It highlights the pioneers' role in laying out a city, irrigating desert land, building homes and infrastructure, helping found more than 500 communities across the American West, and sustaining a 177-year tradition of Pioneer Day celebrations with parades, rodeos, reenactments, fireworks, and civic gatherings. The resolution calls for recognition, honor, commendation, and encouragement of the pioneers' legacy and spirit of self-reliance and enterprise.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT), 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID), 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act
- 119-s-3752: SAVE America Act
- 119-s-587: Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
- 119-s-485: Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025
- 119-s-186: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-812 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/812)

## Related
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1462)
- [119-s-3752: SAVE America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3752)
- [119-s-587: Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-587)
- [119-s-485: Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-485)
- [119-s-186: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-186)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-812 (as of 2026-08-11).