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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• Mar 18Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Summary

**What it does:** This House resolution recognizes the victims of the Happy Land Social Club fire that occurred in the Bronx on March 25, 1990, and officially designates March 25, 2026, as a day of remembrance for this tragedy. **Who it affects:** This primarily honors the memory of the 87 people who died in the fire, their families, survivors, and the broader Bronx community affected by this incident. It also acknowledges the largely immigrant community that was impacted. **What would change:** If passed, this resolution would create an official federal recognition and remembrance day for this tragedy. However, as a House resolution, it would not create new laws or require any specific actions - it's a formal statement of recognition and remembrance by Congress. **Current status:** The resolution is currently being reviewed in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House.

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