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House bill · H.R. 8174 (119th Congress)

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

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 2, 2026

Sponsor: Jimmy Gomez (U.S. Representative, CA-34, Democratic)

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Summary

Would amend title 31 to bar the issuance of U.S. currency or securities bearing the signature of any individual during the period that individual is serving as President. The prohibition could be lifted only by a later statute that waives it by explicit reference.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Financial Services · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Apr 2, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. Apr 2, 2026

    Introduced

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  3. Apr 2, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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