Congress is again considering a proposal to replace President Andrew Jackson with abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. This announcement aligns with Harriet Tubman Day and follows nearly a decade of efforts to honor Tubman on U.S. currency. The proposed legislation, the "Harriet Tubman Tribute Act of 2025," mandates the inclusion of Tubman's image on new $20 bills starting in 2031 and sets limits on production delays. Supporters argue this change acknowledges Tubman's immense contributions to American history and emphasizes the need for representation of marginalized communities.
This legislation reflects an effort to honor an American icon and remove a slaveholder's image from currency.
Women and girls, especially communities of color, deserve to see themselves represented and celebrated in meaningful ways.
Honoring Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill would symbolize freedom, inclusiveness, and justice.
The Treasury secretary is tasked with an obligation to issue these bills after December 31, 2030.
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