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H.Con.Res. 274 (111th)

Reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.

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Introduced

5 May 2010

Last action

15 June 2010 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Sponsors

Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5], Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12], Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4], Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]

Subjects

Rule of law, Education

Source updated

2 January 2025

Rule of law · Education

Summary

Recognizes that trust in God is embedded into the fabric of this country's society and history. Rejects the notion that the laws and Constitution of this country require the exclusion of God from matters of government and public life. Reaffirms "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States. Supports and encourages its display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.

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Timeline

  1. 5 May 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 May 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 May 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 June 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Source: Committee

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