US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent confirmed his department is prepared to design a $US250 ($350) note featuring President Donald Trump. Federal laws currently prevent the printing of a living US person on currency but Mr Bessent said "we have to be prepared" as Republicans introduce legislation in Congress that would make an exception. Mr Bessent denied the Trump administration is behind the push, and insisted there was nothing inappropriate about it. "There is proposed legislation in front of the House and in front of the Senate so that a living person, Donald J Trump, could be on a $250 bill. It's all up on Capitol Hill," he said."But we will stick to the law."This is the latest display of Mr Trump's penchant for infusing his name and likeness into the nation's capital and its 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence. Here's what it would take for the bill to go through. What is the bill?US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds up a Washington Post article about a proposed $250 note featuring the portrait of US President Donald Trump. (Reuters: Kylie Cooper)The US Treasury Department that the agency has carried out "appropriate planning and due diligence" to implement a potential congressional mandate "to produce a $250 commemorative note, which will appropriately recognise the 250th anniversary of our great nation". It did not mention Mr Trump. But Mr Bessent and reports from the Washington Post suggest the currency will be a $250 note with the president's face on it, to commemorate 250 years since the declaration of independence.Republican State Representative Joe Wilson has introduced legislation to Congress that is intended to create an exception to the existing law that bars any living person from appearing on US currency. The bill would allow for current and future presidents to be featured. In a press briefing, Mr Bessent said the law is designed for one person: "Donald J Trump." The legislation is currently languishing in Congress and will need approval from the US House and Senate. Action on the legislation has been slow since its introduction. An 1866 law called the Thayer Amendment prohibits the use of a living person on the bonds, securities, notes or postal currency of the United States.Democratic Leader of the House Hakeem Jeffries told Mr Trump to "get over yourself" on X in response to the proposal. "The upcoming July 4th anniversary is not about a wannabe king," he wrote. "It's about celebrating the American journey."Allies behind the push Reports have shown that US Treasurer Brandon Beach, an appointee of Mr Trump, has been pushing the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to expedite the process for a new note. Mr Beach provided a design to the department at the end of last year, according to the Washington Post. But in the press briefing, Mr Bessent held up the report and told Washington Post reporters in the room it was "terribly written and terribly edited".He also defended the move to another reporter, who suggested it was insensitive to push for new currency when Americans were struggling to afford everyday essentials. There was "nothing untoward" about putting a president's face on a note celebrating the 250th anniversary, he said. Former BEP chief Patricia Solimene was reassigned after pushing back against the decision, according to the Washington Post report. A Treasury spokesperson declined to comment on Solimene's current role but confirmed that Michael Brown, a top aide for Mr Beach, became acting director of BEP on May 18.What other things has Donald Trump put his name and likeness on?A new note would be the latest example of Mr Trump expanding his personal brand in his role as US president. A commemorative anniversary coin featuring Mr Trump has already been approved. Mr Trump also has draped large banners with his face on them on federal buildings, and named a federal building the Donald J Trump Institute of Peace. A board, hand-picked by the US president, approved the rebranding of a world-renowned performing arts centre in Washington DC to the Trump Kennedy Center.ABC News: Linsay DunbarHis signature is also set to appear on US dollars later this year. A government website called TrumpRx is a website where Americans can buy prescription medication. Dr Mehmet Oz, appointed to the administration by Mr Trump, said the president was not involved in the name selection, it just had "a catchy element to it".Last year, the Trump Gold Card visa was launched, a program allowing immigrants to pay $US1 million for residency in "record time".Environmental Group, Center for Biological Diversity, sued the Trump administration for releasing a National Parks pass featuring Mr Trump and George Washington. It said federal law requires the use of an image of public lands. Mr Trump has also announced a new class of US warships that will be named "Trump class". The US Air Force's newest jet is named the F-47 because Mr Trump is the 47th president of the United States. There are also plans and proposals for an international airport named after him in Florida. During his first term, Mr Trump said it was his "dream" to be on Mount Rushmore.