Printing currency with a living person’s face on it is not currently authorized by U.S. law and must be approved by Congress.

No living person has appeared on our currency since 1866, when it became illegal.

Printing currency with a living person’s face on it is not currently authorized by U.S. law and must be approved by Congress.

Congress needs to pass legislation in order for the bill's printing

Under federal law, only deceased people can appear on currency

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America may soon see a USD 250 currency note with President Donald Trump's portrait. This move requires a new law from Congress. Officials are preparing designs for the note.…

The bill, pitched as a way to commemorate the country’s 250th birthday, would also include the signatures of Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

If this happens, Donald Trump would become the first living person to appear on the US currency in more than 150 years. | World News

U.S. Treasury officials propose a $250 note featuring Trump, pending Congressional approval to amend federal currency laws.

A U.S. Treasury Department spokesperson confirms the agency is taking steps toward creating a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump.

The Trump administration is exploring plans for a commemorative USD 250 bill featuring President Donald Trump, a move that would require Congress to overturn a long-standing…

Treasury has prepared mock-ups for a new $250 bill featuring President Trump's portrait, but it would need congressional action to be released.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is making plans to potentially print a commemorative $250 bill with the image of President Donald Trump to mark the 250th anniversary of…

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is making plans to potentially print a commemorative $250 bill with the image of President Donald Trump to mark the 250th anniversary of…

Administration officials have pushed to move forward with designing a $250 bill with Donald Trump's portrait and signature, should legislation pass.

Putting a living person's image on U.S. currency would break a legal prohibition that has existed since 1866.

Putting it into circulation will require changes in the country’s law, Scott Bessent said

If approved, the bill would be largest US note in circulation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that his department has prepared the design for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump, anticipating the passage of stalled…

Treasury secretary says banknote would celebrate US’s 250th anniversary but Democrats vow to block move in Congress