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Trump $250 bill proposal faces legal and legislative hurdles

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Republican lawmakers are pushing for a $250 bill featuring President Trump to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary. However, federal law prohibits living individuals from appearing on U.S. currency, creating a significant legal hurdle. Despite this, Treasury officials have requested prototypes and expressed openness to the idea, though they maintain no bills will be printed before congressional approval. AI

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Trump $250 bill proposal faces legal and legislative hurdles

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Avery Lotz ·

    Why $250 bills bearing Trump's face are a tough legal sell

    <p>Republican lawmakers want a $250 bill featuring President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump </a>for the nation's 250th anniversary <a href="https://x.com/RepAndyBarr/status/2009348684979274122" target="_blank">celebration</a>, b…

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