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HRES 375 114th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Accidents Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes First responders and emergency personnel Great Lakes Illinois Marine and inland water transportation Transportation employees Transportation safety and security U.S. history

Honoring the victims, survivors, and those who responded to the Eastland disaster - a shipwreck which resulted in the deaths of 844 passengers and crew - on its centennial.

Introduced: July 23, 2015 See on congress.gov
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Jul 24, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Jul 23, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 23, 2015
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Honors the working-class families of Illinois who lost their lives as a result of the Eastland shipwreck disaster.

Recognizes the brave first responders, both volunteers and professionals, for their rapid response in their community's time of need.

Reaffirms the importance of intelligent maritime safety policy.

What's happening now July 24, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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