Bill · H.Res. 869· House(119-HRES-869)
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald.
- Introduced
- 11/10/2025
- Last activity
- 11/11/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Jack Bergman
- Cosponsors
- - 17 - 4
- Introduced
- 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
H. Res. 869 is a resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. It honors the 29 crew members who died on November 10, 1975. The resolution recognizes the importance of Great Lakes shipping to the United States. It also acknowledges those who preserve the ship's memory and promote maritime education.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Maritime Workers: The resolution honors the memory of the 29 crew members and recognizes the contributions of Great Lakes shipping to the economic strength, security, and cultural heritage of the United States. (Section: Resolved (2) and (3))
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Support for Education and History: It acknowledges the work of historians, museums, mariners, and Great Lakes communities in preserving the memory of the ship and promoting maritime education. (Section: Resolved (4))
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Safety Awareness: The text notes that lessons from the tragedy led to advances in maritime safety, such as better vessel design, inspection, weather forecasting, communications, navigation technology, crew training, and port readiness. (Section: Whereas clause 7)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are mentioned in the provided text.
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- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/11/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- 11/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 19 Cosponsors added.
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Scott FitzgeraldRepublican · Wisconsin
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Bill HuizengaRepublican · Michigan
John JamesRepublican · Michigan
Marcy KapturDemocrat · Ohio
Robert LattaRepublican · Ohio
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Bryan SteilRepublican · Wisconsin
Thomas TiffanyRepublican · Wisconsin
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio
Tim WalbergRepublican · Michigan
Tony WiedRepublican · Wisconsin