September 9, 2025
Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
To require the Administrator of General Services to display or inscribe the national motto of the United States on all Federal buildings, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the In God We Trust Act
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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.