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.
Summary
H.Res. 1123 is a non-binding resolution introduced by Representative Ritchie Torres of New York that would recognize the victims of the Happy Land Social Club fire, which occurred in the Bronx on March 25, 1990. The resolution proposes to designate March 25, 2026, as an official day of remembrance for this tragedy.
As a non-binding resolution, this measure does not have the force of law and does not require presidential signature. If passed, it would serve as a symbolic acknowledgment and commemoration of the fire and its victims rather than creating any new legal requirements or government programs. The resolution is currently under committee consideration in the House and has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.
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