Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) has introduced legislation to replace Benjamin Franklin on the $100 bill with a portrait of President Trump.

“I’m introducing the GOLDEN AGE ACT to put President Donald J. Trump on the $100 bill. Let’s make history,” Gill said.

“America is experiencing an historic rebirth under President Trump—his legacy deserves to be immortalized. Washington. Lincoln. Reagan. TRUMP. It’s time to make history,” he added.

The Hill reports:

If passed, the legislation would have the Treasury secretary release a preliminary design to the public for the bill no later than Dec. 31, 2026, and all bills produced after Dec. 31, 2028, to have Trump’s photo.

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) is the co-sponsor.

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The measure comes just a few days after Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) said he was preparing legislation to feature Trump on a new $250 bill.

Laws currently prevent a living person from appearing on U.S. currency.

Per Newsweek:

The last time a U.S. banknote design changed in this way was in 1929, when Andrew Jackson replaced Grover Cleveland on the $20 bill.

Changing U.S. law would be necessary to allow living people to appear on currency.

Franklin was a Founding Father, inventor, scientist, diplomat and writer. He helped draft the Declaration of Independence and secured French support during the American Revolution. Known for his kite experiment, he proved lightning was electricity and invented the lightning rod, bifocals and Franklin stove. He also founded the first public library and the University of Pennsylvania. Though he appears on the $100 bill, he was never a president.

U.S. presidents who have appeared on paper currency include George Washington on the $1 bill, Thomas Jefferson on the $2 bill, Abraham Lincoln on the $5 bill, Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill and Ulysses S. Grant on the $50 bill.

 

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