Op-Ed: Rep. Andy Barr: Why I’m leading legislation to put Trump on a new $250 bill
Rep. Andy Barr is one of President Trump’s staunchest defenders in Congress. Now he wants the president on America’s newest currency.
Next year, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Republic. This historic milestone is an opportunity not only to reflect on the courage of our Founders but also to recognize the leaders who, in our own time, have revived the American Dream.
So, as we approach the 250th day of President Donald J. Trump’s second term, it is a fitting moment to revive our push to issue a new $250 bill featuring President Trump. That’s why I am behind my friend and colleague, Rep. Joe Wilson and his legislation, the Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act.
This proposal is more than symbolic. It is a tribute to a president who has reshaped America in historic ways. President Trump has revolutionized American politics, delivered the largest working families tax cut in American history, and is cleaning up the biggest mess on our southern border ever.
President Trump’s tax cut in the One Big Beautiful Bill ended federal taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security benefits. He expanded the child tax credit to ease the burden on families and created a “Made in America” manufacturing credit to restore jobs in our heartland. Because of this landmark law, every new child born in America will get a head start with $1,000 in Trump investment accounts to grow and support their American Dream, whether it be owning a business, going to college, or furthering their careers with technical training.
All of these reforms will unleash growth and put more money in the pockets of working Americans.
At the same time, after four years of reckless open-border policies, Trump is restoring law and order: deporting dangerous illegal immigrants, rebuilding the wall, and putting the safety of American families first. His leadership is proving once again that a secure nation is a strong nation.
On the world stage, President Trump is showing that American strength is the key to peace. He has reinvigorated our military with record recruitment, bolstered our allies’ confidence, and forced our adversaries to respect us again. Just as important, he is winding down conflicts that others allowed to fester. From tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, to the bloodshed with Rwanda and Congo, to historic disputes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, President Trump has taken bold steps toward peace. No president has made a stronger case for the Nobel Peace Prize.
That is why I believe the $250 bill is the right way to commemorate both our nation’s upcoming 250th birthday and the leadership of the most historic president of our time. Generations from now, when Americans hold that bill in their hands, they will be reminded that at a pivotal moment in our history, Donald J. Trump restored prosperity, security, and peace.
Our Founders pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to create this Republic 250 years ago. Today, as we prepare to celebrate that milestone, we honor not only their vision but also the leaders who ensure its survival. President Trump has proven that America can be strong, safe, and free again.
As the 250th anniversary approaches, let us unite around a bold symbol of that renewal. Let us honor the president who has made America great again. A $250 bill bearing Donald J. Trump’s image is not only an appropriate tribute — it is a powerful reminder that America’s best days are still ahead.
Rep. Andy Barr represents Kentucky’s 6th District.