A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems.
This Senate resolution expresses the chamber's support for religious freedom and calls on organizations that create artificial intelligence systems to adopt clear standards ensuring transparency and fair treatment of all religious viewpoints. It encourages AI developers to provide responses to religious questions that are thorough and representative of various beliefs, texts, and traditions. The measure also urges the public to consult primary sources and religious leaders when seeking to understand different faiths. As a sense-of-the-Senate resolution, it does not create new laws or direct regulations but serves as a formal statement of congressional values regarding these issues.
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passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Sep 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Sep 23, 2026
Last action Sep 23, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Sep 23, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951)
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Sep 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
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)
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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