Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act (H.R. 1761)

Summary

Changes the law to allow a living person's face on money and tells the Treasury to print $250 bills with Donald J. Trump's portrait on them.

What problem does this solve?

Current law prevents living people from being on U.S. money, and supporters want to honor Donald J. Trump for the country's 250th birthday. This bill changes the law to allow a president's portrait on money and directs the Treasury to create a new $250 bill with his picture.

What does this bill do?

Allows living presidents on currency

Changes the law to permit the portrait of a living or former President of the United States on currency and securities.

Creates a new $250 bill

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to print new $250 Federal reserve notes featuring a portrait of Donald J. Trump.

Commemorates the U.S. semiquincentennial

States the sense of Congress that these new bills should be printed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Who does this affect?

Department of the Treasury
Federal Reserve
The American public

What is the real world impact?

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Changes a long-standing tradition

Alters the rule that only deceased individuals can appear on U.S. currency. This change would specifically allow a living or former president's portrait to be used, which could be seen as a political act.

When does this start?

The Treasury must print the new $250 bills within one year after this bill becomes law.

Printing of $250 notes

The Secretary of the Treasury must print the $250 notes featuring Donald J. Trump no later than one year after the bill is enacted.