Requires Harriet Tubman on $20 Bills
S923-119 · Introduced Mar 10, 2025
Why it matters
Anyone using $20 bills printed after 2030 would see Harriet Tubman's face instead. The Treasury could push the date back two years if counterfeiting or economic risks arise.
What it does
- Requires Harriet Tubman's face on all $20 Federal Reserve notes printed after December 31, 2030
- Lets the Treasury delay that date by up to two years
- Allows the delay if the date would risk counterfeiting or disrupt the economy
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About this bill
Would require the Treasury to put Harriet Tubman on all $20 bills printed after December 31, 2030. The Treasury could delay this up to two years for counterfeiting or economic risks.
Harriet Tubman Tribute Act of 2025
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Groups honoring Harriet Tubman would likely say she deserves this public recognition. They may also see the set date as a clear plan.
💬 The case against
Some banking and printing groups would likely say the set deadline could create counterfeiting concerns. They may prefer that the Treasury keep control over design timing.
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