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To amend title 31, United States Code, to prohibit the issuance of United States currency and securities containing the signature of the sitting President.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 8174 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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In committee
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Latest action
Apr 2, 2026

What it does

The bill would amend Title 31 of the United States Code to prohibit the issuance of U.S. currency and securities bearing the signature of any individual while they are serving as President. This restriction applies to all forms of U.S. money and government securities, ensuring that no sitting president’s signature can appear on them during their term. The prohibition can only be overridden by a subsequent, specific act of Congress that explicitly waives the ban by reference. The bill affects the Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which are responsible for producing currency and securities. It was introduced in the House on April 2, 2026, and referred to the…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Apr 2, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Apr 2, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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To amend title 31, United States Code, to prohibit the issuance of United States currency and securities containing the signature of the sitting President. | 52