HR 1743
114th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Historic sites and heritage areas
New York State
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Harriet "Moses" Tubman Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced: April 13, 2015
Introduced by:
Clarke, Yvette D.
Democratic
· New York
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Became law
Apr 13, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 13, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Harriet "Moses" Tubman Congressional Gold Medal Act
Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Harriet Tubman in recognition of her contributions and lifelong commitment in the fight for freedom of enslaved men, women, and children in the United States. Requires the medal, following its award, to be given to the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, for display there or for temporary display elsewhere.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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