S. 3008

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 3008 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 3008

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 SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 15, 2025

Mr. Tuberville (for himself and Mr. Cornyn) introduced the following 
bill; which was read twice and 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 United States 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 of the 
United States; and
(5) this Act is necessary to reaffirm and protect the 
rights of all citizens by ensuring that only United States laws 
govern United States courts.

SEC. 3. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution of the United 
States 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) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are--
(1) to prohibit the enforcement of Shari'a or any foreign 
law that infringes on constitutional rights;
(2) to affirm that United States 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.

In this Act:
(1) Court.--The term ``court'' means any Federal, State, or 
territorial court, including arbitration tribunals when 
decisions are subject to judicial enforcement.
(2) Foreign law.--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.
(3) Fundamental rights.--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 that 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 United States 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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