Treasury considers $250 bill with Trump portrait
The Treasury Department is exploring legislation that would permit a living president's image on a new $250 bill. Current law prohibits living individuals from appearing on U.S. currency.
Topic cluster
policy-proposal
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AFBytes briefing
Changes to currency design could affect public perception of official symbols and require congressional action.
Key entities
- Trump
- Treasury
What to watch next
- Watch for any draft legislation introduced in Congress that would amend the prohibition on living persons on tender.
- Watch for any formal request or legislative language in appropriations bills that would authorize the new denomination.
- Track any legislation introduced to authorize new currency denominations.
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