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H.R. 8826119th CongressIn committeeLatest action May 14, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 8826 would require "In God We Trust" displayed prominently on every federal public building within one year of enactment.
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HR 8826 would require the phrase "In God We Trust" to be displayed in a prominent location on all federal public buildings, including courthouses, office buildings, and government-owned or leased facilities. The Administrator of General Services would have one year after enactment to carry out the requirement across thousands of federal properties nationwide.
Anyone who works in or visits a federal building would encounter the motto on display. The General Services Administration would be responsible for implementing the requirement.
The General Services Administration would be required to spend time and resources placing the motto across thousands of federal properties nationwide. The bill remains in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where it must be approved before advancing further in Congress.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.