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H.Con.Res. 131 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds majority vote for passage. The bill was introduced by Rep. Lundgren (R-CA) on May 20, 2009, and referred to the Committee on House Administration, which reported the bill by voice vote on June 10, 2009.
H.Con.Res. 131 would require the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of "In God we trust" in the Capitol Visitor Center.
According to CBO, H.Con.Res. 131 would cost less than $100,000 to implement.