In God We Trust Act

This bill says the national motto, “In God We Trust,” must be placed in a visible spot on every federal public building. The General Services Administration (the agency that manages federal buildings) would be in charge of getting this done. The change must happen within one year after the bill becomes law .

Here’s what that means for everyday people: when you visit a federal building—like a courthouse, office building, or federal agency—you would see the motto displayed or inscribed somewhere easy to notice .

• Who is affected: People who manage and use federal public buildings, including visitors and employees
• What changes: The national motto “In God We Trust” must be displayed in a prominent place in every federal public building
• When: Within one year after the bill becomes law