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NJ AR116
NJ AR116Urges U.S. Department of Treasure to place Harriet Tubman on $20 bill without delay.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 2030. 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 respectfully urges the U.S. Department of the Treasury to place the image of Harriet Tubman, a renowned abolitionist and humanitarian, on the $20 bill without further delay, recognizing her profound contributions to freedom and equality. The resolution highlights Tubman's courageous work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, a secret network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom, and her service as a spy, nurse, and cook for the Union Army during the Civil War, where she led a significant raid that liberated over 700 enslaved individuals. It also acknowledges her later advocacy for women's suffrage and her establishment of a home for the elderly, emphasizing that her extraordinary life makes her exceptionally worthy of this national recognition, especially given current plans to delay her appearance on currency until at least 2030.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/AR116 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/AR/116_I1.HTM |
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