In God We Trust Act

United States119th CongressHR-8826House of Representatives
Updated: May 14, 2026

Summary

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

Latest companion bill action

S-2736: In God We Trust Act

Introduced in Senate

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    House of Representatives

  2. Introduced in House

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