James Lankford (R-OK)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems.
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems. It highlights freedom of religion as a fundamental right secured by the First Amendment. The text points out that bias or discrimination against any religious group undermines equal treatment and public trust. It encourages organizations that build artificial intelligence to uphold universal principles of religious freedom and transparency. Finally, it supports AI systems that provide thorough and fairly representative responses to religious questions and commends people to consult primary sources and religious leaders.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?
The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate affirming the importance of religious freedom as a bedrock constitutional liberty.
- Scored +2
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
The resolution encourages organizations operating artificial intelligence systems to adopt standards upholding religious freedom and transparency.
- Scored +2
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?
The resolution supports fair treatment of religious viewpoints and principles in public discourse and artificial intelligence systems.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Affirms Religious Freedom: The Senate affirms the importance of religious freedom as a bedrock constitutional liberty for every person, which protects everyone's right to live their faith, change their faith, or have no faith at all. This is found in resolved clause (1).
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Protects Against Bias: The Senate recognizes that bias or discrimination against any religious group, person of faith, person who changes their faith, or person who has no faith at all is harmful to a free and just society, as stated in resolved clause (2).
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Promotes Fair AI Systems: Organizations that design, develop, or operate artificial intelligence systems are encouraged to adopt clear and consistently applied standards that uphold universal principles of religious freedom and transparency, according to resolved clause (3).
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Supports Representative AI Answers: The resolution supports the development and deployment of artificial intelligence systems that provide responses to religious questions that are thorough and fairly representative of relevant beliefs, texts, traditions, and perspectives, under resolved clause (4).
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Encourages Authentic Resources: The people of the United States are commended to consult primary sources and religious leaders when seeking to understand religious beliefs and traditions, including sacred texts and other authoritative writings, as noted in resolved clause (5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate affirming the importance of religious freedom as a bedrock constitutional liberty.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The resolution encourages organizations operating artificial intelligence systems to adopt standards upholding religious freedom and transparency.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The resolution supports fair treatment of religious viewpoints and principles in public discourse and artificial intelligence systems.
- 9/23/2026
- 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)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware