Ritchie Torres (D-NY)
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.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
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
- Scored +4
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The resolution honors victims who were largely part of the Honduran, Garifuna, Puerto Rican, and Dominican communities.
- Scored +3
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The resolution recognizes the victims, which included African Americans, through a formal day of remembrance.
- Scored +3
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution honors a tragedy that primarily affected Hispanic and African American communities in the Bronx.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Designation of a Day of Remembrance: The resolution designates March 25, 2026, as a day to remember the victims, which honors their memory and ensures their stories are not forgotten (Resolution, Section 1).
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Commemoration and Solidarity: The resolution provides a way to solemnly commemorate the victims and express enduring solidarity with the families, survivors, and those affected by the tragedy (Resolution, Section 2).
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Commitment to Safety: The resolution reaffirms a commitment to strong fire safety enforcement and community protection to prevent similar tragedies and safeguard the well-being of all people (Resolution, Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — 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? — The resolution recognizes the victims, which included African Americans, through a formal day of remembrance. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The focus on fire safety enforcement protects those living and working in densely populated or social establishment settings. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resolution's commitment to fire safety enforcement benefits residents of urban areas like the Bronx.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution honors a tragedy that primarily affected Hispanic and African American communities in the Bronx. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution's commitment to safety and community protection aims to safeguard vulnerable populations.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution highlights the role of inspection and enforcement programs in maintaining public safety.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The resolution reaffirms a commitment to building safety and fire code enforcement for public assembly buildings.
- 3/18/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.