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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Latest Action · March 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
This resolution honors the 87 victims of the Happy Land Social Club fire, a deadly arson that occurred on March 25, 1990, in the Bronx and designates March 25, 2026, as a national day of remembrance. The fire killed primarily young members of the Honduran and Garifuna-American communities, along with Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, and others, making it New York City's deadliest fire since 1911. The resolution recognizes how this tragedy exposed critical gaps in fire safety regulations and building code enforcement, ultimately prompting reforms including requirements for sprinkler systems and smoke alarms in public assembly buildings that continue protecting lives today. The measure expresses the House's support for remembering the victims, honoring their memory, and reaffirming the government's commitment to strong fire safety enforcement. No funding or budget impact is associated with this resolution, as it is a symbolic commemoration rather than legislation that creates new programs or spending.
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