[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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