H.Res. 962

[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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