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NJ AR99
NJ AR99Urges U.S. Department of Treasure to place Harriet Tubman on $20 bill without delay.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution urges the President of the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury to place the likeness of Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill without delay. Currently, plans to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill have been delayed until at least 2026. Harriet Tubman remains one of the most famous women in American History. Through her work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, as a scout and spy for the Union Army, and as a supporter of women's suffrage, Tubman dedicated herself to the cause of freedom and equality for all individuals regardless of race or gender. Given the extraordinary life she led, this House believes Harriet Tubman is worthy of being depicted on this nation's currency and efforts to place her likeness on the $20 bill should be done without delay.
AI Summary
This resolution urges the United States Department of the Treasury to place Harriet Tubman's likeness on the $20 bill without further delay, highlighting her extraordinary contributions to American history. The resolution provides context about Tubman's remarkable life, emphasizing her work as an Underground Railroad conductor who helped lead 70 slaves to freedom, her critical role as a spy and military strategist during the Civil War (including being the first woman to lead an armed military operation), and her later efforts supporting women's suffrage. The resolution notes that current plans to feature Tubman on the currency have been postponed until at least 2026, and argues that given her significant historical contributions to freedom and equality, she is highly deserving of this national recognition. Additionally, the resolution mandates that copies be sent to key government officials, including the President, Treasury Secretary, congressional leadership, and New Jersey's congressional delegation, to ensure the message is widely communicated.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 02/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AR99 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AR/99_I1.HTM |
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