In God We Trust Act

Key Points

• This bill would require the government to put the words In God We Trust on every federal building in the country. This includes offices, courthouses, and other properties managed by the General Services Administration.
• The national motto would have to be placed in a prominent spot where people can easily see it. The government would have one year to finish putting the signs or carvings on all these buildings.
• Supporters believe this honors the history and values of the United States. Critics often argue that putting religious phrases on government buildings might violate the separation of church and state.
• The cost of adding these inscriptions to thousands of buildings across the nation is not yet clear, but the bill requires it for all public buildings under federal control.

Impact Analysis

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