In God We Trust Act
National Motto: Display on Federal Buildings
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has only Republican sponsors and deals with a controversial topic that often leads to legal challenges, making it difficult to pass a divided Congress.
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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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
In God We Trust Act
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