H.R. 5512

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5512 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5512

To prohibit the application of Shari'a in the United States where such 
application would violate constitutional rights, and for other 
purposes.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 19, 2025

Mr. Fine (for himself and Mr. Self) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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A BILL

To prohibit the application of Shari'a in the United States where such 
application would violate constitutional rights, and for other 
purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``No Shari'a Act''.

SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the Constitution of the United States is and must 
remain the supreme law of the land, and no foreign law or legal 
system may be permitted to undermine it;
(2) attempts to apply foreign law, including religious or 
international codes, in American courts risk eroding 
constitutional protections, particularly in matters of family 
law, contract law, and civil rights;
(3) safeguarding constitutional rights is especially urgent 
in cases involving women, children, and vulnerable populations 
who may face coercion or unequal treatment under foreign legal 
systems;
(4) while individuals are free to practice their religion 
and observe personal codes voluntarily, United States courts 
must never enforce or give effect to laws that conflict with 
fundamental liberties guaranteed by the Constitution; and
(5) this Act is necessary to reaffirm and protect the 
rights of all citizens by ensuring that only American laws 
govern American courts.

SEC. 3. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution requires State 
and Federal courts to apply United States law above Shari'a or 
any foreign law.
(2) In certain judicial and arbitration cases, parties have 
sought to apply foreign law contrary to United States 
constitutional guarantees.
(3) Clear and uniform rules are needed to prevent erosion 
of constitutional protections in all jurisdictions.
(b) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this Act to--
(1) prohibit the enforcement of Shari'a or any foreign law 
that infringes on constitutional rights;
(2) affirm that American courts must rely solely on Federal 
and State law; and
(3) provide certainty and clarity in the application of 
constitutional protections nationwide.

SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS.

For the purposes of this Act:
(1) The term ``foreign law'' means any law, legal code, or 
system derived from a jurisdiction outside the United States or 
its territories, including religious law when invoked as a 
substitute for State or Federal law.
(2) The term ``court'' means any Federal, State, or 
territorial court, including arbitration tribunals when 
decisions are subject to judicial enforcement.
(3) The term ``fundamental rights'' means rights guaranteed 
by the Constitution of the United States and by State 
constitutions, including due process, equal protection, freedom 
of religion, freedom of speech, and rights related to marriage, 
child custody, and property.

SEC. 5. APPLICATION OF SHARI'A.

(a) Prohibition.--No court shall enforce a judgment, decree, or 
arbitration decision if it relies, in whole or in part, on Shari'a or 
any foreign law that violates the constitutional rights of any party.
(b) Contracts.--A contract provision choosing foreign law shall be 
valid unless enforcement would result in a violation of constitutional 
rights.
(c) Family Law.--In matters involving marriage, divorce, child 
custody, adoption, or inheritance, no court shall apply or enforce 
foreign law if inconsistent with fundamental rights or public policy.

SEC. 6. RULEMAKING.

The Attorney General of the United States, in consultation with the 
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, shall issue regulations and 
provide judicial education to ensure uniform application of this Act.

SEC. 7. SEVERABILITY.

If any provision of this Act is held invalid, the remainder of the 
Act and its application shall not be affected.

SEC. 8. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This Act shall take effect 180 days after enactment of this Act.
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