Bill · H.R. 8756· House(119-HR-8756)
CRUSADE Act
- Introduced
- 5/12/2026
- Last activity
- 5/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Barry Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Countering Radicalism Under Sharia And Defeating Extremism Act" or the "CRUSADE Act," aims to change visa requirements for certain individuals. It would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding special immigrant visas. Under this proposal, certain aliens would be required to disavow sharia law. Additionally, these individuals would have to take an oath to uphold the Constitution.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-4
The bill imposes new political and religious conditions on the visa process for certain immigrants.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-3
The bill adds new ideological requirements that could create additional barriers for certain immigrants seeking status.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-2
The bill mandates the disavowal of specific religious legal frameworks as a condition of visa eligibility.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Requirement to uphold the Constitution: According to Section 2, the bill requires aliens to take an oath to uphold the Constitution, which establishes a commitment to the nation's governing principles.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Requirement to disavow sharia law: Section 2 requires certain aliens to disavow sharia law to be eligible for a visa issued in accordance with specific paragraphs of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech-2
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Russell FryRepublican · South Carolina
Clay FullerRepublican · Georgia
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Ralph NormanRepublican · South Carolina
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas