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January 26, 2021
As the White House says it’s resuming efforts to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, Rep. Joyce Beatty (D., Ohio) is re-introducing legislation to ensure Tubman replaces Andrew Jackson on the $20 note.

January 26, 2021
President Joe Biden's administration announced Monday it plans to revitalize the effort to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill.

January 26, 2021
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle said Tuesday that improved financial literacy would help bridge some of the gaps in access to obtaining credit.

January 26, 2021
House Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters announced her leadership team Tuesday, reshuffling assignments and naming two new subcommittee chairmen.

January 25, 2021
To quote the great Maya Angelou, “in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” Despite America’s diversity, the faces that are prominently featured on the most popular currency in the world reflects a uniform collection of individuals that fail to represent America’s beauty or strength.

January 25, 2021
The $20 bill is getting a new — but familiar — face.

January 25, 2021
The move to place Harriet Tubman on the twenty-dollar bill is back on.

January 23, 2021
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty spoke with MSNBC's Ali Veshi about the presidential inauguration and the incoming Biden administration.

January 23, 2021
Congresswoman Beatty speaks with CNN's Fredricka Whitfield on the historic inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris and the upcoming 2nd Impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump

January 20, 2021
As Kamala Harris was set to take the oath of vice president at the U.S. Capitol, the first woman and woman of color in the post, Black women in attendance expressed optimism and hope.