Tubman Bill On Hold, Trump Commem Bill Ahead | US News

The Treasury has officially shelved plans to feature Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, with Secretary Scott Bessent confirming the move amid delays tied to complex anti-counterfeiting tech and shifting political priorities. Though first proposed in 2016 as a historic step toward racial representation, the project stalled under Trump’s criticism and is now on hold—while a new $250 commemorative bill honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary, potentially featuring President Trump, is being explored, requiring congressional approval. The debate over currency imagery continues, but Tubman’s $20 debut is on pause for now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8313a5543416e1d3