119-s-2736119th Congress

In God We Trust Act

Sponsored By: Senator Hawley, Josh [R-MO]

Introduced

Summary

Requires the national motto to be displayed prominently on every federally owned or controlled public building. It would direct the Administrator of General Services to inscribe or display the motto as defined in 36 U.S.C. 302 on each public building identified under 40 U.S.C. 3301(a), with compliance due within one year of enactment.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Motto displayed in federal buildings

This bill would require the General Services Administration (GSA) to inscribe or otherwise display the national motto described in 36 U.S.C. 302. It would apply to every “public building” as defined in 40 U.S.C. 3301(a). The motto must appear in a place of prominence on each building. Agencies must comply not later than one year after the date of enactment. GSA and building operators could face small one-time costs to make and install the displays.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Hawley, Josh [R-MO]

MO • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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