Original Resolution Honoring Harriet Tubman
HRES 962 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Harriet Tubman's legacy. It formally acknowledges her courage, leadership in the Underground Railroad (rescuing ~70 enslaved people), Civil War service (including the Combahee River Raid liberating 700), and post-war advocacy for human rights and women’s suffrage. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is solely a symbolic recognition by the U.S. House of Representatives. It does not affect any individuals, programs, or government actions.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 18, 2025
Last action Dec 18, 2025
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Dec 18, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Al Green
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