HB1761, titled the “Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act,” would direct the Secretary of the Treasury to print a new $250 Federal Reserve note featuring a portrait of Donald J. Trump. The bill also states the sense of Congress that such notes should be issued to commemorate the United States semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, and it would amend the Federal Reserve Act to require printing of the new denomination within one year of enactment.
In addition to authorizing the new note, the bill would amend federal law governing portraits on U.S. currency and securities to allow the portrait of a living or former President of the United States. This would override the existing restriction that generally bars living persons from appearing on U.S. currency and related securities, at least for presidents. The practical effect would be to change long-standing currency design rules and create a new denomination not currently in circulation.
Impact
If enacted, the bill would amend the Federal Reserve Act and 31 U.S.C. 5114 to require the Treasury to produce a $250 Federal Reserve note and to relax the prohibition on portraits of living persons for current or former presidents. It would directly affect the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve System, and federal currency-design policy, while also creating a new denomination of U.S. paper currency and a specific commemorative design requirement tied to Donald J. Trump.
Sentiment
Based on the bill text and the absence of committee debate or recorded votes, the available sentiment is limited to the bill’s sponsorship and framing. The measure appears to be introduced in a supportive, celebratory tone, emphasizing commemoration of the nation’s semiquincentennial and honoring Donald J. Trump. No opposing arguments, amendments, or vote results are available in the provided materials.
Contention
The main points of contention likely concern the unusual creation of a $250 denomination, the use of a living or former president’s portrait on currency, and the political symbolism of featuring Donald J. Trump. Potential critics could object to changing established currency norms, while supporters may view it as a commemorative gesture for the 250th anniversary of the United States. Because there are no committee transcripts or votes provided, no specific member positions or formal objections are documented in the record supplied here.
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