Right to Worship Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Aug 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
S. 5289, introduced August 6, 2026 by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), is a bill described as "a bill to protect the right to the free exercise of religion." Beyond this title, sponsor, and status, no official bill text has been published yet, so its specific provisions — what actions it would require, prohibit, or fund — are not yet publicly known.
Because the substantive text is unavailable, it is not yet possible to say precisely who would be affected or how. Bills with this title typically relate to religious liberty protections, but this summary cannot speculate about specific mechanisms, covered parties, or effects until the actual legislative text is released.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, which is currently its only recorded action. Having just been introduced, it would typically next be referred to a Senate committee for review; a committee could hold hearings, mark up, or take no action on it. Passage would require approval by the committee, the full Senate, the House of Representatives, and the President's signature (or a veto override) before becoming law. At this early stage, the bill's ultimate fate and, once text is available, its specific provisions remain to be seen.
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Timeline
6 Aug 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5289 do?
- S. 5289, introduced August 6, 2026 by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), is a bill described as "a bill to protect the right to the free exercise of religion." Beyond this title, sponsor, and status, no official bill text has been published yet, so its specific provisions — what actions it would require, prohibit, or fund — are not yet publicly known. Because the substantive text is unavailable, it is not yet possible to say precisely who would be affected or how. Bills with this title typically relate to religious liberty protections, but this summary cannot speculate about specific mechanisms, covered parties, or effects until the actual legislative text is released. The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, which is currently its only recorded action. Having just been introduced, it would typically next be referred to a Senate committee for review; a committee could hold hearings, mark up, or take no action on it. Passage would require approval by the committee, the full Senate, the House of Representatives, and the President's signature (or a veto override) before becoming law. At this early stage, the bill's ultimate fate and, once text is available, its specific provisions remain to be seen.
- Has S. 5289 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5289. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5289?
- S. 5289 was sponsored by Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5289?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (6 Aug 2026).
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