U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SR896: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems.
Status: Introduced, September 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 23, 2026:
III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 896 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2026 Mr. Lankford (for himself and Mr. Coons ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems. Whereas freedom of religion is a fundamental right; Whereas the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States stipulates that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. ; Whereas religious freedom, including the freedom of every person to have a faith, live their faith, change their faith, or have no faith at all, is a bedrock liberty and a central protection secured by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; Whereas freedom of religion is a foundational element of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in the United States and abroad; Whereas bias or discrimination against any religious group undermines equal treatment, weakens public trust, and harms a free and just society; and Whereas artificial intelligence systems increasingly influence public understanding and democratic discourse, making transparency and the fair treatment of religious viewpoints essential to informed civic engagement: Now, therefore, be it SECTION That the Senate-- (1) affirms …
Sponsors
- Lankford, James (R, SD-OK) · primary sponsor
- Coons, Christopher (D)
Latest actions
- : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951)
- : 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)
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Historical and cultural resources, First Amendment rights, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Religion
Common questions
- What is SR896?
- SR896 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems.
- What is the status of SR896?
- Introduced as of September 23, 2026. Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951) (September 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR896?
- Lankford, James (R, SD-OK), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SR896?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-re/896
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