Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act
Sponsored By: Representative Fine
Introduced
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.
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- 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.
Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
States could lose funds for dog bans
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 a dog is a right. Households in places that keep bans could see less federal money for local services or projects.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Fine
FL • R
Cosponsors
Self
TX • R
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Roy
TX • R
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Harris (MD)
MD • R
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Gill (TX)
TX • R
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Miller (IL)
IL • R
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Crane
AZ • R
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Harris (NC)
NC • R
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Ogles
TN • R
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Biggs (SC)
SC • R
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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