Passed on 2026-09-23
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 896
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems.
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Introduced 2026-09-23Topic: civil rightsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution states the Senate's views on religious freedom and artificial intelligence (AI). It affirms religious freedom as a constitutional liberty and says that bias or discrimination against any religious group, person of faith, person who changes faith, or person with no faith is harmful. It encourages organizations that build or run AI systems to adopt clear, consistently applied standards on religious freedom and transparency. It supports AI systems that give thorough and fairly representative answers to religious questions, and it encourages people to consult primary sources and religious leaders to understand religious beliefs. The resolution does not create new laws or requirements.
Sponsors
- James Lankford Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951) | |
| 2026-09-23 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951) | floor pass |