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119-s-3008119th Congress

No Shari’a Act

Sponsored By: Senator Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]

Introduced

Summary

Would bar courts from applying or enforcing Shari'a or any foreign law when doing so would violate constitutional rights. It would define key terms and set limits for family law, contracts, judgments, and arbitration decisions.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Protecting families from foreign religious law

This bill would bar courts from applying or enforcing Shari'a or other foreign law when doing so would violate constitutional rights. It would cover family matters like marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, and inheritance. The bill would define which tribunals are "courts," say that "foreign law" includes religious law, and list covered "fundamental rights" such as due process and equal protection. A contract choosing foreign law would still be valid on its face, but a court could refuse to enforce it if enforcement would violate constitutional rights.

Start date and court guidance

This bill would take effect 180 days after enactment. It would require the Attorney General, working with the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, to issue rules and provide judicial education for consistent application. The bill would also include a severability rule so other parts stay in force if one part is held invalid.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]

AL • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/15/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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