Woman on the Twenty Act of 2023

1/11/2024, 8:30 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4010

Bill 118 hr 4010, also known as the Woman on the Twenty Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to honor the contributions of women in American history by redesigning the $20 bill to feature a prominent woman from US history.

The bill calls for the Secretary of the Treasury to select a woman to be featured on the front of the $20 bill, replacing the current image of President Andrew Jackson. The woman chosen must have made significant contributions to the development of the United States and must be deceased.

The bill also requires the Secretary of the Treasury to consult with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History and the National Women's History Museum in selecting the woman to be featured on the bill. Additionally, the bill mandates that the new design of the $20 bill be implemented within two years of the bill's enactment. Overall, the Woman on the Twenty Act of 2023 aims to recognize and celebrate the important role that women have played in shaping American history. By redesigning the $20 bill to feature a prominent woman, this bill seeks to promote gender equality and highlight the diverse contributions of women to the development of the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 4010

Woman on the Twenty Act of 2023

This bill bars the printing of any $20 note after December 31, 2026, which does not prominently feature a portrait of Harriet Tubman on the front face of the note.

The Department of the Treasury shall release to the public the preliminary design of the $20 note prominently featuring a portrait of Harriet Tubman no later than December 31, 2024.

Current Status of Bill HR 4010

Bill HR 4010 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2023. Bill HR 4010 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2023.  Bill HR 4010's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of June 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4010

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
50
Democrat Cosponsors
50
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4010

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4010

Woman on the Twenty Act of 2023Woman on the Twenty Act of 2023To require $20 notes to include a portrait of Harriet Tubman, and for other purposes.
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