# 119-hr-7611: Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act

119-hr-7611, Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7611
- Congress: 119
- Title: Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-20
- Sponsor: Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**This bill would deny federal funds to any state or local government that bans residents from owning dogs.** It also includes a non-binding Sense of Congress saying Sharia law is a foreign concept contrary to the pursuit of happiness and affirming a right to own a dog. - Residents: The bill would state that all Americans have a right to own a dog through a Congressional sense, highlighting protection for dog owners. - State and local governments: Jurisdictions that enact bans on dog ownership would be ineligible for federal funds. - Policy message: The bill would express Congress's view that Sharia law conflicts with American notions of happiness, without creating new programs or enforcement mechanisms.

## Cosponsors (13)

- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA), 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA), 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA), 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- States could lose funds for dog bans: mixed, low. This bill would bar Federal funds to any State or local government that bans residents from owning dogs. If enacted, states or cities that keep blanket dog bans would risk losing federal grant money. The bill also includes a non-binding Sense of Congress saying Sharia law is foreign and that owning…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
- 119-hr-22: SAVE Act
- 119-hr-569: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025
- 119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7296: SAVE America Act
- 119-hr-1232: National Right-to-Work Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-7611 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7611)

## Related
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-22: SAVE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-22)
- [119-hr-569: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-569)
- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
- [119-hr-7296: SAVE America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7296)
- [119-hr-1232: National Right-to-Work Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1232)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7611 (as of 2026-04-21).