Treasury pushing plans for $250 bill with Trump's portrait and signature, sources say
The U.S. Treasury is considering a proposal for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump's portrait and signature. This would be the first instance of a living person appearing on U.S. currency in over 150 years, pending legislative approval. The bill, introduced by Republican Rep. Joe Wilson, has not yet passed and faces opposition from Democrats.
- ▪The proposed $250 bill would feature President Trump's portrait and signature.
- ▪This would mark the first time a living person has appeared on U.S. currency in over 150 years.
- ▪The bill has been stalled in the House Financial Services committee for more than a year.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTreasury pushing plans for $250 bill with Trump's portrait and signature, sources sayIt'd be the first time a living person appeared on U.S. money in over 150 years.ByRachel ScottMay 28, 2026, 5:12 PM1:26Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent shows a proposed $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, May 28, 2026.
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