In God We Trust Act
The In God We Trust Act requires the Administrator of General Services to display the national motto "In God We Trust" on every public building within the United States. This mandate applies to all federal buildings and must be completed no later than one year after the law is enacted. The bill specifies that the motto must be inscribed or displayed in a prominent location on each structure.
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Introduction
May 2026
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Introduced May 14, 2026
Last action May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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May 14, 2026
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1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
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Mary E. Miller
RRepublican
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Barry Moore
RRepublican
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Ben Cline
RRepublican
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Brian Babin
RRepublican
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Burgess Owens
RRepublican
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Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
RRepublican
Co
Diana Harshbarger
RRepublican
Co
Erin Houchin
RRepublican
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Harriet M. Hageman
RRepublican
Co
John J. McGuire III
RRepublican
Co
John W. Rose
RRepublican
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