Bessent says $250 bill with Trump's portrait is up to Congress as legislation stalls
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated during a White House briefing that the proposal for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump's portrait is a matter for Congress to decide. Legislation that would authorize the new currency note has stalled in Congress. The article covers Bessent's remarks and the current status of the proposal.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday the $250 bill with President Donald Trump's picture is up to Congress, where legislation to allow a new currency note has stalled.
