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No Shari’a Act

USA119th CongressHR-5512| House 
| Updated: 9/19/2025
Randy Fine

Randy Fine

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (30)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Jimmy Patronis (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "No Shari'a Act," seeks to prevent the application of foreign law , including religious legal systems like Shari'a, in United States courts when such application would infringe upon constitutional rights. Congress asserts that the U.S. Constitution must remain the supreme law, and no foreign legal system should undermine it, especially concerning fundamental liberties for women, children, and vulnerable populations. The Act's purpose is to prohibit the enforcement of any foreign law that conflicts with constitutional protections and to ensure American courts rely solely on Federal and State law. Key provisions stipulate that no court shall enforce a judgment, decree, or arbitration decision if it relies on Shari'a or any foreign law that violates a party's constitutional rights. While contract provisions choosing foreign law may be valid, they cannot be enforced if they lead to a constitutional violation. Specifically in family law matters such as marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, or inheritance, foreign law is prohibited if inconsistent with fundamental rights or public policy. The Attorney General is tasked with issuing regulations and providing judicial education to ensure the uniform application of this Act.
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Timeline
Sep 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3008
Introduced in Senate
  • September 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3008
    Introduced in Senate

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • S 119-3008: No Shari’a Act

No Shari’a Act

USA119th CongressHR-5512| House 
| Updated: 9/19/2025
This bill, titled the "No Shari'a Act," seeks to prevent the application of foreign law , including religious legal systems like Shari'a, in United States courts when such application would infringe upon constitutional rights. Congress asserts that the U.S. Constitution must remain the supreme law, and no foreign legal system should undermine it, especially concerning fundamental liberties for women, children, and vulnerable populations. The Act's purpose is to prohibit the enforcement of any foreign law that conflicts with constitutional protections and to ensure American courts rely solely on Federal and State law. Key provisions stipulate that no court shall enforce a judgment, decree, or arbitration decision if it relies on Shari'a or any foreign law that violates a party's constitutional rights. While contract provisions choosing foreign law may be valid, they cannot be enforced if they lead to a constitutional violation. Specifically in family law matters such as marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, or inheritance, foreign law is prohibited if inconsistent with fundamental rights or public policy. The Attorney General is tasked with issuing regulations and providing judicial education to ensure the uniform application of this Act.
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Timeline
Sep 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3008
Introduced in Senate
  • September 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3008
    Introduced in Senate
Randy Fine

Randy Fine

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (30)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Jimmy Patronis (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • S 119-3008: No Shari’a Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted