In God We Trust Act

Summary#

This bill requires the Administrator of General Services to inscribe or display the national motto of the United States on every public building. "Public building" is the term defined in 40 U.S.C. 3301(a). The motto to be displayed is the one described in 36 U.S.C. 302. The display or inscription must be in a place of prominence and completed not later than one year after the bill becomes law.

What it means for you#

  • The Administrator of General Services (GSA) must add the national motto to all public buildings covered by 40 U.S.C. 3301(a).
  • The work must be done within one year after the bill becomes law.
  • If you visit or work in a public building covered by that definition, the national motto should be prominently visible.

Expenses#

No publicly available information. The bill text does not include funding provisions or cost estimates.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information on statements of support or reasons in the bill text. Sponsors listed in the bill metadata include Mary Miller; Diana Harshbarger; Charles Fleischmann; Burgess Owens; Mike Kelly; John Rose; Pat Harrigan; Barry Moore; Rick Allen; Sheri Biggs; Harriet Hageman; Ben Cline; Ralph Norman; John McGuire; Brian Babin; Julia Letlow; Erin Houchin; and Josh Brecheen.

Opponents' View#

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