Bills · HRES 869
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 869Transportation and Public Works
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald.
INTRO NOV 10· LAST ACTION NOV 11
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe Americans most directly affected by this resolution are the families and descendants of the 29 crew members who died on the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, as it provides an official remembrance of their loved ones. Additionally, people involved in Great Lakes shipping, maritime history organizations, museums, and communities in the Great Lakes region would be affected, as their industry and efforts to preserve history are formally acknowledged and honored.
While the resolution doesn't offer direct financial or legal benefits, it provides a sense of public respect and recognition for the sacrifices made and the ongoing contributions of the maritime industry and historical preservationists.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives formally commemorates the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald.
This provision provides official recognition of a significant historical tragedy and its upcoming milestone anniversary.
PROVISION 02
The resolution honors the memory of the 29 crew members who lost their lives on November 10, 1975.
This directly acknowledges the human cost of the tragedy and pays tribute to those who perished.
PROVISION 03
It recognizes the enduring contributions of Great Lakes shipping to the economic strength, security, and cultural heritage of the United States.
This highlights the importance of the maritime industry in the region and its impact on the nation.
PROVISION 04
The bill acknowledges the continued efforts of historians, museums, mariners, and Great Lakes communities to preserve the memory of the Edmund Fitzgerald and promote maritime education.
This supports and validates the ongoing work of groups dedicated to historical preservation and learning from the past.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 21
R· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
28
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 38%
DEM 4 REP 17 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSNOV 11
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
NOV 10
Submitted in House
NOV 10
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 869
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 10, 2025
Last actionNov 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025
House Res.HRES 869Transportation and Public Works
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald.
INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 11, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
21
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
