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From a ChatGPT response (edited):

In 2016, the U.S. Treasury, under Secretary Jack Lew and the Obama administration, announced a redesign of the $20 bill that would replace Andrew Jackson’s image with that of Harriet Tubman, the former enslaved woman who became a leading abolitionist and played a key role in the Underground Railroad, helping enslaved people escape to freedom. Tubman was chosen as a symbol of courage and equality, making her the first African American woman to be featured prominently on U.S. paper currency.

This decision was made in part as a response to a grassroots campaign called “Women on 20s,” which sought to honor women on U.S. currency in time for the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The group had conducted a public poll, and Tubman emerged as a popular choice among many Americans.

Delays and Controversy:

The plan to put Tubman on the $20 bill faced delays during the Trump administration, as Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the redesign wouldn’t happen until at least 2028, citing technical challenges. Some viewed this as a lack of political will to replace Jackson, whom former President Donald Trump admired.

Biden Administration’s Renewed Efforts:

When President Joe Biden took office in 2021, there was renewed interest in accelerating the redesign process. The Treasury Department under the Biden administration has committed to advancing the project, though no specific timeline has been confirmed. The redesign is still expected to be a complex process, with security features and other technical details playing a role in determining when the new bills will be circulated.