Original Resolution Honoring Harriet Tubman

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

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,

This resolution may be cited as the "Original Resolution 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.