H.Res. 962

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 962 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 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. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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. <all>