S. Res. 896 · Passed Senate · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems.

Sponsor: James Lankford (R-OK)

What it does

• Express the Senate's position on the importance of religious freedom in relation to artificial intelligence systems.
• Call for AI systems to incorporate authoritative texts and respect religious perspectives in their training and operation.
• Urge transparency in AI systems so that religious and non-religious users can understand how their values are represented or excluded.

Latest action

Sep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951)