Brooks: Place Harriet Tubman on U.S. Currency Note

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Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN5) announced her support today for legislation that will place a woman on a U.S. currency note for the first time in our nation's history. Specifically, the "Harriet Tubman Tribute Act," requires the Secretary of the Treasury to add abolitionist and women's suffrage supporter Harriet Tubman to a Federal Reserve Note by December 31, of 2017.

"It's time for our currency to better reflect the diversity of the nation we live in," Brooks said. "For too long, millions of citizens have made purchases every day with U.S. currency notes that fail to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of American women. This Congress should take advantage of our ability to add a woman to the roster of American heroes who adorn our money. Harriet Tubman placed herself at great personal risk to stand for the equality and dignity of every human being. Her courageous actions helped end slavery and spur the women's suffrage movement. I believe adding her to one of our country's banknotes will inspire young girls and boys across the nation to dream big and build upon her impressive legacy."

The legislation was introduced today by Congressman John Katko (R-NY24) and Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD7) with Congresswoman Brooks as an original cosponsor. The Indiana Senate also passed legislation during the 2015 legislative session calling for a woman to be added to the 20 dollar bill.

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