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DemocratBill · H.Res. 1123· House(119-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.

Rep. Torres
Age: 38 years
New York
Introduced
3/18/2026
Last activity
3/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Ritchie Torres
Cosponsors
None
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes the victims of the Happy Land Social Club fire that occurred in the Bronx on March 25, 1990. The fire was an act of arson that resulted in the deaths of 87 people. The resolution designates March 25, 2026, as a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives. It seeks to solemnly commemorate the victims and honor their memory. Additionally, the resolution expresses solidarity with the families and survivors of the tragedy. Finally, it reaffirms a commitment to fire safety enforcement and community protection.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+4

    The resolution honors victims who were largely part of the Honduran, Garifuna, Puerto Rican, and Dominican communities.

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+3

    The resolution recognizes the victims, which included African Americans, through a formal day of remembrance.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3

    The resolution honors a tragedy that primarily affected Hispanic and African American communities in the Bronx.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.