Original Resolution Honoring Harriet Tubman

House Resolution

H.Res. 962

119th Congress

Original Resolution Honoring Harriet Tubman

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Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Al Green

D - TX

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This resolution honors Harriet Tubman for her extraordinary courage in escaping slavery and leading 13 rescue missions that freed approximately 70 enslaved people via the Underground Railroad. It also recognizes her Civil War service as the first woman to lead a U.S. military operation, liberating 700 enslaved people in the Combahee River Raid.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Original Resolution Honoring Harriet Tubman

This resolution honors Harriet Tubman for her extraordinary courage in escaping slavery and leading 13 rescue missions that freed approximately 70 enslaved people via the Underground Railroad. It also recognizes her Civil War service as the first woman to lead

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This resolution honors Harriet Tubman for her extraordinary courage in escaping slavery and leading 13 rescue missions that freed approximately 70 enslaved people via the Underground Railroad. It also recognizes her Civil War service as the first woman to lead a U.S. military operation, liberating 700 enslaved people in the Combahee River Raid.

Bill Number: 962
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Title: Original Resolution Honoring Harriet Tubman
Bill Number: 962
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: This resolution honors Harriet Tubman for her extraordinary courage in escaping slavery and leading 13 rescue missions that freed approximately 70 enslaved people via the Underground Railroad. It also recognizes her Civil War service as the first woman to lead a U.S. military operation, liberating 7

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution honors Harriet Tubman for her extraordinary courage in escaping slavery and leading 13 rescue missions that freed approximately 70 enslaved people via the Underground Railroad. It also recognizes her Civil War service as the first woman to lead a U.S. military operation, liberating 700 enslaved people in the Combahee River Raid.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recognizes Harriet Tubman as a conductor on the Underground Railroad who rescued ~70 enslaved people
Honors her as the first woman to plan and lead a U.S. military operation
Commemorates the Combahee River Raid that freed 700 enslaved people in South Carolina
Notes her continued advocacy for human rights and women's suffrage after the Civil War
Simple honorary resolution acknowledging her lasting contributions to American history

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This symbolic resolution provides Congressional recognition of Harriet Tubman's historical significance. It supports ongoing efforts to honor her legacy, which has included campaigns to place her on U.S. currency. African American heritage organizations and civil rights advocates gain Congressional endorsement of Tubman's importance. The resolution has no policy implications but affirms national values.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

962, 119th Congress (2025). "Original Resolution Honoring Harriet Tubman". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-962

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