Bill · H.R. 1761· House(119-HR-1761)
Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Wilson
- Cosponsors
- - 16 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act'', aims to amend the Federal Reserve Act. It requires the Secretary of the Treasury to print $250 Federal reserve notes that feature a portrait of Donald J. Trump. The printing must occur within one year after the bill is enacted. Additionally, the bill seeks to change existing rules regarding portraits on United States currency and securities.
Yes
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?+1
The creation of a high-denomination bill may appeal to those holding large amounts of cash.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+1
The introduction of a new $250 denomination may marginally increase the circulation of currency in the economy.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill clarifies the rules regarding whose portraits can appear on federal securities and currency.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Commemoration of the Semiquincentennial: According to Section 2, the printing of these bills is intended to commemorate the semiquicentennial of the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Changes to Currency and Securities Rules: Section 4 amends title 31 of the United States Code to allow the portrait of individuals who are or have been the President of the United States to appear on securities.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Andy BarrRepublican · Kentucky
Brian BabinRepublican · Texas
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Darrell IssaRepublican · California
Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania
Trent KellyRepublican · Mississippi
Daniel MeuserRepublican · Pennsylvania
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Ralph NormanRepublican · South Carolina
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
David RouzerRepublican · North Carolina
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida