# 119-s-2736: In God We Trust Act

119-s-2736, In God We Trust Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO); status introduced (as of 2026-09-10).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2736
- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2736
- Congress: 119
- Title: In God We Trust Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-09
- Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Requires the national motto to be displayed prominently on every federally owned or controlled public building.** It would direct the Administrator of General Services to inscribe or display the motto as defined in 36 U.S.C. 302 on each public building identified under 40 U.S.C. 3301(a), with compliance due within one year of enactment.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Motto displayed in federal buildings: mixed, low. This bill would require the General Services Administration (GSA) to inscribe or otherwise display the national motto described in 36 U.S.C. 302. It would apply to every “public building” as defined in 40 U.S.C. 3301(a). The motto must appear in a place of prominence on each building. Agencies must…

## Related bills

- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-1792: AI Whistleblower Protection Act
- 119-s-1381: Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2025
- 119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
- 119-s-243: Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act
- 119-s-4509: PBM Act

## Sources
- [119-s-2736 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2736)

## Related
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1792: AI Whistleblower Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1792)
- [119-s-1381: Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1381)
- [119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-292)
- [119-s-243: Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-243)
- [119-s-4509: PBM Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4509)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2736 (as of 2026-09-10).