Bill · S. 4542· Senate(119-S-4542)
BOOT Sharia Law Act
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Ban Outsiders Openly Touting Sharia Law Act," aims to change how certain aliens are treated regarding their legal status. It seeks to disqualify individuals from establishing good moral character, maintaining asylum eligibility, or retaining lawful permanent resident status based on specific activities. These activities include advocating for Sharia law in ways that violate U.S. rights or participating in protests against the U.S. Constitution or government. It also establishes bars for refugees and asylees who use force or violence to enforce Islamic values or political goals. Finally, the bill allows for the rescission of permanent resident status for those who support entities or groups that oppose the United States.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+3
The bill implements stricter criteria for asylum and permanent residency based on specific ideological and political criteria.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill's focus on countering support for entities that target the U.s. Armed Forces aligns with national security interests.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-9
The bill establishes new grounds to deny asylum, prevent status adjustment, and rescind permanent residency.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-7
The bill creates new bars that prevent refugees and asylees from adjusting their status to permanent residence.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-4
The bill targets refugee and asylum eligibility which disproportionately affects low-income immigrants.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Constitutional Rights: Under Section 2, the bill targets those who advocate for the imposition of Sharia law in a manner that would violate rights protected under the U.S. Constitution or Federal and State laws.
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Security against Terrorism Support: Section 2 and Section 4 establish that status can be impacted if an individual demonstrates support for entities or countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism or those that have carried out terrorist acts against the United States.
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Prevention of Coercion: Section 3 includes a "Jihadist bar" and asylum provisions that target individuals who use force, coercion, violence, or terror to enforce Islamic values, conversions to Islam, or specific political goals.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Impact on Asylum and Refugee Eligibility: Section 3 modifies the definition of "refugee" and adds grounds for denying asylum based on reasonable grounds of adhering to or advocating for Sharia law in ways that conflict with U.S. law.
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Loss of Permanent Resident Status: Section 4 allows for the rescission of an individual's lawful permanent resident status if they participate in activities, such as protests or demonstrations, that express support for groups or countries that oppose the U.S. form of government or Constitution.
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Bar to Status Adjustment: Section 3(d) prevents certain refugees or asylees from adjusting their status to permanent residence if they continue to advocate for Sharia law or use force/violence for Islamist political goals after their admission.
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-9Good For Low Income Households-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3Improves Pathway To Citizenship-7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 5/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana