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In God We Trust Act

USA119th CongressS-2736| Senate 
| Updated: 9/9/2025
Josh Hawley

Josh Hawley

Republican Senator

Missouri

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "In God We Trust Act," mandates that the Administrator of General Services display or inscribe the national motto of the United States on all federal buildings. It specifies that within one year of the Act's enactment, the motto, which is "In God We Trust," must be placed in a prominent location on every public building. The legislation defines "public building" by referencing existing federal code, ensuring a comprehensive application across government properties. Its core purpose is to make the national motto a ubiquitous and visible fixture throughout federal infrastructure, thereby affirming its presence in public spaces.
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Timeline
Sep 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 14, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8826
Introduced in House
  • September 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • May 14, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8826
    Introduced in House

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8826: In God We Trust Act

In God We Trust Act

USA119th CongressS-2736| Senate 
| Updated: 9/9/2025
This bill, titled the "In God We Trust Act," mandates that the Administrator of General Services display or inscribe the national motto of the United States on all federal buildings. It specifies that within one year of the Act's enactment, the motto, which is "In God We Trust," must be placed in a prominent location on every public building. The legislation defines "public building" by referencing existing federal code, ensuring a comprehensive application across government properties. Its core purpose is to make the national motto a ubiquitous and visible fixture throughout federal infrastructure, thereby affirming its presence in public spaces.
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Timeline
Sep 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 14, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8826
Introduced in House
  • September 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • May 14, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8826
    Introduced in House
Josh Hawley

Josh Hawley

Republican Senator

Missouri

Environment and Public Works Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8826: In God We Trust Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted