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IL HR0054

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Harper

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges the federal government to replace Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill
  • Details Harriet Tubman's life including her escape from slavery around age 27, rescue of approximately 70 enslaved people through the Underground Railroad, and service as a scout, spy, and nurse during the Civil War
  • Notes that President Obama announced in April 2016 that Harriet Tubman would replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, but the design stalled under President Trump
  • Criticizes Andrew Jackson's legacy of slavery ownership (95 enslaved people) and his role in forcing Native Americans westward on the Trail of Tears
  • Emphasizes that no women or people of color have ever appeared on U.S. currency currently in circulation

Legislative Description

HARRIET TUBMAN $20 BILL

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/6/2021

Committee Referrals

State Government Administration3/16/2021
Rules2/10/2021

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