HR1157: HR1157 United States national motto; reaffirm support

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it is a statement of the Georgia House of Representatives expressing support for the national motto of the United States, 'IN GOD WE TRUST.' The text walks through the historical background of the phrase, from George Washington's first inaugural address, through Francis Scott Key's 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' its use on Civil War-era coinage, its adoption as the official national motto by Congress in 1956, and a 2011 congressional vote encouraging Americans to display it. The operative part of the resolution says the members of the House reaffirm the motto and support its continuation. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press. It creates no new requirements, funding, or penalties.

• States that the Georgia House of Representatives reaffirms the United States national motto, 'IN GOD WE TRUST,' and supports its continued use.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Recites historical background on the motto's origins but does not create, amend, or repeal any statute.

This resolution mainly affects the Georgia House of Representatives itself, as a statement of its members' views, and the Clerk of the House, who is directed to distribute copies. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or other government agencies.

Because this is a resolution rather than a bill amending law, it has no direct legal effect on Georgians' daily lives. Its main practical consequence is a public record of the House's position on the national motto, distributed by the Clerk's office.

• The whereas clauses trace the history of 'IN GOD WE TRUST,' including its 1956 adoption as the official U.S. national motto and a 2011 congressional vote on displaying it.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives reaffirm the national motto and support its continuation.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.

1. 2026-02-03House Second Readers (House)
2. 2026-02-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-29House Hopper (House)

• Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)Primary sponsor
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
• Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)

• national motto
• government resolutions
• American history
• in god we trust