The U.S. Constitution grants the power to print money to Congress. Specifically, Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution states that Congress has the power ‘to coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures.’
This means that the legislative branch of the federal government is responsible for creating and managing the nation’s currency. While the actual printing of money is carried out by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the authority to regulate and control the money supply ultimately lies with Congress. Over time, this power has evolved, especially with the establishment of the Federal Reserve System, which helps manage monetary policy and stabilize the economy.