Representative Joe Wilson introduced the Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act in the U.S. House of Representatives in February 2025.
I introduced the Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act to authorize a $250 bill featuring President Trump.
Patricia Solimene was reassigned from her role as Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in late April 2026, reportedly after resisting pressure to expedite the $250 bill.
Michael Brown, a top aide to Treasurer Brandon Beach, became acting director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing on May 18, 2026.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the proposed $250 bill during a White House press briefing on May 28, 2026, confirming the Treasury had prepared a design.
We have created the $250 bill design and are prepared to produce it if Congress passes the legislation.
There is nothing untoward about having the president of the United States on the 250th anniversary bill.
We will stick to the law and only produce the bill if Congress authorizes it.
I have been pushing the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to expedite the process for the new $250 bill.
I was reassigned against my will after resisting pressure to expedite the bill.
President Trump absolutely loved the design I created for the $250 bill.
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