HB1790, titled the Golden Age Act of 2025, would direct the federal government to change the design of the $100 note so that it prominently features a portrait of Donald J. Trump on the front face. The bill amends federal currency law to prohibit printing any $100 note after December 31, 2028, unless it includes that portrait, and it requires the Secretary of the Treasury to release a preliminary design of the revised note by December 31, 2026.
The measure is narrowly focused on U.S. currency design and would affect the Treasury Department’s authority over Federal Reserve notes, specifically the $100 bill. If enacted, it would require changes to the legal specifications for paper currency and would likely trigger redesign, production, and implementation work within the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and related Treasury offices. It does not alter tax law, spending programs, or broader financial regulation beyond the note-design mandate.
Impact
HB1790 would amend 31 U.S.C. § 5114(b), the federal statute governing the design and appearance of U.S. currency, by adding a requirement that $100 notes printed after December 31, 2028, feature Donald J. Trump. It also imposes a deadline for Treasury to publish a preliminary design by December 31, 2026. The practical effect would be to constrain Treasury’s discretion over the appearance of the $100 bill and require federal currency redesign and implementation planning if the bill became law.
Sentiment
Based on the bill text and the absence of committee discussion or recorded votes, the available context suggests the measure is largely symbolic and politically motivated rather than the product of bipartisan policy consensus. The introduction by Republican sponsors indicates support from its authors, but there is no evidence in the provided record of broader committee endorsement or legislative momentum. The bill’s framing around a prominent political figure suggests it would likely generate strong partisan reactions if considered further.
Contention
The main point of contention is the proposal to place a living former president, Donald J. Trump, on the $100 note, which raises both political and institutional objections. Critics would likely focus on the departure from traditional currency-portrait practices, the politicization of U.S. money, and the administrative burden of redesigning currency. Supporters, by contrast, appear to view the bill as a commemorative or honorific measure tied to Trump’s political legacy. No committee transcript is available, so specific arguments from lawmakers are not provided in the record.
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