[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 27, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E786]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HARRIET TUBMAN BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT

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                               speech of

                         HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 26, 2022

  Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, today I rise in support of H.R. 1842, 
Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act, which I introduced 
with Congressman Katko.
  This legislation honors Harriet Tubman by requiring the Department of 
Treasury to mint and issue coins bearing her likeness. We can all agree 
she is an icon for the constant push for more freedom and equality in 
this country.
  Tubman was born into slavery and escaped after surviving many years 
of brutality under the institution of chattel slavery. She dedicated 
her life to fighting against the oppression of white supremacy, for the 
freedom and rights of African Americans and women's suffrage.
  In today's world where we are continuing to fight for justice and 
equality for all, we should all learn from Tubman's historic 
contributions and sacrifices.
  I want to thank the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, New York which was 
founded by Tubman herself, and the National Underground Railroad 
Freedom Center in Ohio, for working with me and Congressman Katko on 
this bill.
  I urge all Members to vote for this bill and help these organizations 
who are doing incredible work to promote Harriet Tubman's core values 
and inspire Americans with her story.

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