Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1123
Recognizing the victims of the Happy Land Social Club fire in the Bronx, New York City, New York, on March 25, 1990, and designating March 25, 2026, as the day of remembrance of the Happy Land Social Club fire.
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Introduced 2026-03-18Topic: public safetySummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the U.S. House of Representatives recognizes the 87 people killed in the arson fire at the Happy Land Social Club in the Bronx, New York City, on March 25, 1990. It supports designating a day to remember the victims, with the title naming March 25, 2026, as that day of remembrance. It commemorates the victims and expresses solidarity with their families, survivors, and others affected. It also restates the House's commitment to fire safety enforcement and preventing similar tragedies. The resolution does not create new laws, programs, or spending.
Sponsors
- Ritchie Torres Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | refer |
| 2026-03-18 | Submitted in House | refer | |
| 2026-03-18 | Submitted in House | introduce |