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Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act

3/21/2025, 4:36 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1761

Bill 119 hr 1761, also known as the "Donald J. Trump $250 Federal Reserve Note Act," proposes to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to print $250 Federal reserve notes featuring a portrait of former President Donald J. Trump. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these purposes are not provided in the bill text.

If passed, this legislation would result in the creation of a new denomination of currency in the form of $250 bills, with the likeness of Donald J. Trump prominently displayed on the front. This move would mark a departure from the current practice of featuring past presidents and other historical figures on US currency.

Supporters of the bill argue that honoring Donald J. Trump in this way would be a fitting tribute to his presidency and his contributions to the country. However, critics have raised concerns about the potential politicization of US currency and the precedent it could set for future administrations to similarly seek to have their likeness featured on currency. As of now, the bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and it remains to be seen whether it will garner enough support to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed into law by the President.

Congressional Summary of HR 1761

Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to print paper currency in the denomination of $250 featuring a portrait of President Donald Trump.

Under current law, U.S. currency may only feature the portrait of a deceased person. The bill creates an exception for individuals who are or were President of the United States. 

Current Status of Bill HR 1761

Bill HR 1761 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1761 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025.  Bill HR 1761's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of February 27, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1761

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1761

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1761

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to print $250 Federal reserve notes featuring a portrait of Donald J. Trump, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to print $250 Federal reserve notes featuring a portrait of Donald J. Trump, and for other purposes.

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