Bill · H.R. 7611· House(119-HR-7611)
Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act
- Introduced
- 2/20/2026
- Last activity
- 2/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Randy Fine
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act," seeks to prevent the distribution of Federal funds to specific government entities. It targets States and local governments that implement rules prohibiting their residents from owning dogs. The legislation establishes that no Federal funds may be made available to such jurisdictions. Additionally, the bill includes a sense of Congress regarding the right to own a dog.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill reduces state autonomy by using federal funding as leverage to dictate local dog ownership laws.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-3
The bill reduces federal spending by withholding funds from any state or local government that prohibits dog ownership.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection of dog ownership: The bill would prevent any State or local government from prohibiting residents from owning dogs without facing a loss of Federal funds (Section 2(a)).
- Affirmation of rights: The legislation expresses the view that it is a right of all Americans to own a dog (Section 2(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Federal funding: States or local governments that prohibit residents from owning dogs would be ineligible to receive Federal funds (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights-5
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-3
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/23/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Andrew ClydeRepublican · Georgia
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Mark HarrisRepublican · North Carolina
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania
Chip RoyRepublican · Texas
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas