Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald.

House Resolution

H.Res. 869

119th Congress

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ted Lieu

Representative

Democratic

CA-36

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This bill commemorates the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, a Great Lakes freighter that sank in 1975 with the loss of all 29 crew members. The bill honors the memory of the crew and recognizes the importance of Great Lakes shipping to the United States.

Latest Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill commemorates the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, a Great Lakes freighter that sank in 1975 with the loss of all 29 crew members. The bill honors the memory of the crew and recognizes the importance of Great Lakes shipping to the United States.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, a major maritime tragedy on the Great Lakes.
Honors the 29 crew members who lost their lives in the sinking.
Recognizes the enduring contributions of Great Lakes shipping to the U.S. economy, security, and cultural heritage.
Acknowledges the efforts to preserve the memory of the Edmund Fitzgerald and promote maritime education.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would have symbolic and educational impacts. It would commemorate an important historical event and highlight the vital role of maritime industries in the United States. The bill could lead to increased public awareness and education about the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy and Great Lakes shipping more broadly.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

House of Representatives

Legislative rules and procedure

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

869, 119th Congress (2025). "Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-869