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HR 1743 114th Congress House

Harriet "Moses" Tubman Congressional Gold Medal Act

Official title: To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Harriet Tubman, in recognition of her contributions and lifelong commitment in the fight for freedom of ens… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to 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.

Introduced: June 24, 2015 Introduced by: Clarke, Yvette D. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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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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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Oct 9, 2015
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jun 24, 2015
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Apr 29, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1743: Harriet "Moses" Tubman Congressional Gold Medal Act. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-1743/
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"H.R. 1743: Harriet "Moses" Tubman Congressional Gold Medal Act." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-1743/.
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