H.R. 8826 · House bill · 119th Congress

In God We Trust Act

Sponsored by Rep. Mary Miller, Illinois with 17 co-sponsors

Introduced May 14, 2026

Referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Latest action May 14, 2026

SponsorRep. Mary Miller, Illinois· 17 cosponsorsRep. Diana Harshbarger, TennesseeRep. Chuck Fleischmann, Tennessee

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Sec. 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the “In God We Trust Act”.

Sec. 2. Display of national motto on Federal buildings

(a) Definition of public building.— In this section, the term public building has the meaning given the term in section 3301(a) of title 40, United States Code.

(b) Requirement.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall inscribe or display in a place of prominence on every public building the national motto of the United States, as described in section 302 of title 36, United States Code.

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