COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Intercessors for America on their Spiritual Heritage Project to acknowledge Almighty God as the Author of Liberty on this 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rick Edmonds

The resolution formally commends the Intercessors for America and frames the US founding and guidance in a religious, theistic context with prayers and calls for divine renewal.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/2/2026.

Summary of Senate Resolution No. 52 (SR 52), 2026 Regular Session, Louisiana

Purpose and intent

SR 52 commends the Intercessors for America for their Spiritual Heritage Project.

It acknowledges Almighty God as the Author of Liberty on the United States’ 250th anniversary (the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the United States).

Key provisions and changes

Formal commendation: The Louisiana Senate expresses appreciation and recognition for the Intercessors for America and their Spiritual Heritage Project.

Acknowledgment of God: The resolution explicitly acknowledges Almighty God as the Author of Liberty and frames the nation’s founding and ongoing experience within a religious, theistic context.

Expression of repentance and renewal: The resolution contains language reflecting repentance for national and state sins and a call for God’s mercy, guidance, and renewal for the state and nation.

Broad invocation language: The text includes numerous prayers and appeals for divine guidance, blessings, revival, and courageous, godly leadership.

Communication to the organization: A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to the Intercessors for America.

Who/what is affected

Primary beneficiaries: The Intercessors for America, and the public who read and are encouraged by the resolution’s statements.

Broader impact: The resolution signals the Senate’s alignment with and endorsement of religious language and framing regarding the founding, history, and moral direction of the nation and Louisiana.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and action: SR 52 was introduced in the Senate and went through the standard process, with rules suspended for consideration.

Enrolled status: The measure became enrolled on April 7, 2026, and was signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State.

Sponsorship: Primary sponsor is Senator Edmonds, with co-sponsorship by Senator Rick Edmonds (noting potential redundancy in the co-sponsor line, but indicating sponsor alignment).

Potential implications and considerations

The bill is a non-binding resolution that expresses commendation and moral/p spiritual framing rather than creating enforceable laws or fiscal obligations.

It reinforces a religiously framed narrative in state government proceedings, which may be of interest to observers concerned with church-state separation and the role of religion in public symbolism.

No direct financial impact or regulatory change is associated with the resolution.

If you’d like, I can compare SR 52 with similar resolutions from other states or provide a concise one-page briefing for lawmakers or constituents.