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.

Bill: 112-hconres-13
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2011-01-26 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Educational facilities and institutions
Government buildings, facilities, and property
National symbols
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-26
text: 
 
Reaffirms &quot;In God We Trust&quot; as the official motto of the United States. 
 
Encourages its display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.

action_date: 2011-03-31
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Reaffirms &quot;In God We Trust&quot; as the official motto of the United States. 
 
Encourages its display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.

action_date: 2011-11-01
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Reaffirms &quot;In God We Trust&quot; as the official motto of the United States. 
 
Encourages its display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 9, 2 Present (Roll no. 816). (text: CR H7169)
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 9, 2 Present (Roll no. 816).(text: CR H7169)
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7186)
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 13.
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7169-7175)
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: Mr. Forbes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 23.
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-47.
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-47.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.
action_date: 2011-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2011-01-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-01-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-26
text: Introduced in House