Bill · H.R. 8017· House(119-HR-8017)
Defeat Sharia Law in America Act
- Introduced
- 3/19/2026
- Last activity
- 3/19/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Barry Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Defeat Sharia Law in America Act." It proposes an amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The goal is to improve prohibitions regarding discrimination by public accommodations. Specifically, it seeks to amend Section 201(a) of the Civil Rights Act. The amendment would classify the implementation of Sharia law by a covered establishment as a form of discrimination or segregation based on religion.
Yes
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+1
The bill's focus on religious discrimination categories may overlap with broader equity efforts by standardizing what constitutes segregation.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill introduces new legal classifications for discrimination that could impact how religious practices are treated under the law.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Clarification of Discrimination: The bill adds language to Section 201(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 stating that if a covered establishment implements Sharia law while providing goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations, it shall be considered discriminating or segregating on the ground of religion. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- New Classifications of Discrimination: Under Section 2, any establishment covered by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that implements Sharia law while providing goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations would be considered to be discriminating or segregating on the ground of religion.
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
- Improves Due Process-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 3/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/19/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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