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Defeat Sharia Law in America Act

USA119th CongressS-3887| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal seeks to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964, specifically targeting discrimination in public accommodations. It introduces a new provision stating that any establishment covered by the Act that provides goods, services, or accommodations by implementing Sharia law will be deemed to be discriminating or segregating on the ground of religion. The amendment aims to clarify and strengthen existing prohibitions against religious discrimination in public-facing businesses and services. By explicitly linking the implementation of Sharia law to religious discrimination, the bill intends to prevent certain practices in public accommodations. This measure is designed to ensure that all individuals receive equal treatment regardless of religious affiliation when accessing public services.
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Timeline
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Defeat Sharia Law in America Act

USA119th CongressS-3887| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This legislative proposal seeks to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964, specifically targeting discrimination in public accommodations. It introduces a new provision stating that any establishment covered by the Act that provides goods, services, or accommodations by implementing Sharia law will be deemed to be discriminating or segregating on the ground of religion. The amendment aims to clarify and strengthen existing prohibitions against religious discrimination in public-facing businesses and services. By explicitly linking the implementation of Sharia law to religious discrimination, the bill intends to prevent certain practices in public accommodations. This measure is designed to ensure that all individuals receive equal treatment regardless of religious affiliation when accessing public services.
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Timeline
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted