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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…
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