[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 962 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 962
Honoring Harriet Tubman's extraordinary courage, unyielding opposition
to the institution of slavery, and lasting contributions to American
history.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
December 18, 2025
Mr. Green of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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RESOLUTION
Honoring Harriet Tubman's extraordinary courage, unyielding opposition
to the institution of slavery, and lasting contributions to American
history.
Whereas this resolution may be cited as the ``Original Resolution Honoring
Harriet Tubman'';
Whereas Harriet Tubman, born Araminta Ross, was born enslaved and escaped
slavery through the Underground Railroad abolitionist network;
Whereas Harriet Tubman later became a conductor on the Underground Railroad,
leading 13 missions that rescued approximately 70 enslaved people;
Whereas Harriet Tubman acted as a scout, spy, and nurse for the Union Army
during the Civil War, becoming the first woman to plan and lead a United
States military operation;
Whereas Harriet Tubman's leadership in the Combahee River Raid led to the
liberation of 700 enslaved people in South Carolina; and
Whereas Harriet Tubman continued fighting for human rights and women's suffrage
after the war and throughout her life;
Resolved,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This resolution may be cited as the ``Original Resolution Honoring
Harriet Tubman''.
SEC. 2. HONORING HARRIET TUBMAN.
That the House of Representatives--
(1) acknowledges and honors Harriet Tubman's extraordinary
courage, unyielding opposition to the institution of slavery,
and lasting contributions to American history.
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