WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today announced the introduction of legislation requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to place the likeness of Harriet Tubman on the $20 Federal Reserve note.
This announcement comes as the Biden Administration has indicated support for moving forward on this bipartisan effort, which Katko long championed alongside the late Congressman Elijah Cummings. Katko was joined in introducing this bill, The Women on the Twenty Act of 2021, by Rep. Joyce Beatty (D, OH-3).
Harriet Tubman gained her freedom from slavery in 1849 and became a conductor on the Underground Railroad, which was critical to guiding many enslaved persons to freedom. For several years, Harriet Tubman resided in Auburn and in 2017 her former home was established as a National Historic Park. Today, Tubman is recognized as a fighter for freedom, and celebrated for her commitment to several other noble causes, including nursing during the Civil War and championing equal rights for women.
“At the time of Congressman Elijah Cummings’s passing, I pledged to continue our efforts to place Harriet Tubman’s likeliness on the $20 bill in his memory,” Katko said. “At the start of the 117th Congress, I’m proud to continue this fight and join Congresswoman Joyce Beatty in introducing legislation that will direct the U.S. Treasury to finalize the redesign of the $20 bill featuring Harriet Tubman. This effort celebrates Tubman’s legacy, commitment to freedom and equality, and highlights her connection to Central New York.”
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