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In God We Trust Act

USA119th CongressHR-8826| House 
| Updated: 5/14/2026
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (17)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "In God We Trust Act," mandates that the Administrator of General Services display or inscribe the national motto of the United States on all federal buildings. The bill specifies that this requirement applies to every "public building," as defined in existing United States Code, and refers to the national motto as described in title 36, section 302. The Administrator is given one year from the date of enactment to ensure the motto is prominently displayed or inscribed in a visible location on each federal property. This measure aims to ensure the national motto is a consistent and visible feature across government facilities nationwide.
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Timeline
Sep 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2736
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2026
Introduced in House
May 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • September 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2736
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-2736: In God We Trust Act

In God We Trust Act

USA119th CongressHR-8826| House 
| Updated: 5/14/2026
This legislation, known as the "In God We Trust Act," mandates that the Administrator of General Services display or inscribe the national motto of the United States on all federal buildings. The bill specifies that this requirement applies to every "public building," as defined in existing United States Code, and refers to the national motto as described in title 36, section 302. The Administrator is given one year from the date of enactment to ensure the motto is prominently displayed or inscribed in a visible location on each federal property. This measure aims to ensure the national motto is a consistent and visible feature across government facilities nationwide.
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Timeline
Sep 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2736
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2026
Introduced in House
May 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • September 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2736
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (17)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-2736: In God We Trust Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted