Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
The Treasury Department is considering a $250 bill featuring President Trump's image, which would require a change in federal law. This proposal follows legislation introduced by Rep. Joe Wilson aimed at allowing living individuals on U.S. currency. Currently, federal law only permits deceased individuals to appear on banknotes.
- ▪The proposed legislation is known as the 'Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act' and was introduced in February 2025.
- ▪Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the current law prohibits living persons from appearing on U.S. currency.
- ▪If the legislation passes, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is prepared to produce the commemorative note for the 250th Anniversary of the United States.
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MoneyWatch Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham Updated on: May 28, 2026 / 3:12 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Treasury Department is considering issuing a $250 bill featuring President Trump, though any such banknote would require a change in federal law, an agency official told CBS News.The bill's development, first reported by the Washington Post on Thursday, comes in response to legislation proposed…
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