HR 5722119th CongressIn Committee

Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act

Introduced: Oct 8, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-Texas)

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This bill, titled the Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act, would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit entry into the United States for any alien who adheres to Sharia law. It would require denial of immigration benefits, visas, relief, or admission for those who are deemed to adhere to Sharia law, and it would allow the removal or deportation of current noncitizens who are found to adhere to Sharia law. The measure also penalizes false statements about adherence to Sharia Law with revocation of benefits and removal, and it makes these determinations final with no court review. The sponsor group portrays it as enhancing national security, though critics would raise serious civil rights and constitutional concerns due to its targeting of religious practice.

Key Points

1Short title: The act is branded as the “Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act.”
2Sharia-based entry ban: The Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Attorney General would deny any immigration benefit, visa, relief, or admission to any alien who adheres to Sharia law.
3Removal for adherents: If a current noncitizen is found to adhere to Sharia law, they would have their immigration benefits revoked, be deemed inadmissible or deportable, and be removed.
4False statements: Individuals who provide false statements about adherence to Sharia Law to federal officials or in any matter within the U.S. government would face revocation of benefits and removal.
5Non-reviewability: The official determinations under this act would be final and not subject to judicial review.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Noncitizens and prospective immigrants who are deemed to adhere to Sharia law (a term that is not clearly defined in the bill).- Immigration benefit programs, visa applicants, asylum seekers, and current residents facing potential removal based on religious-identified practice.Secondary group/area affected- U.S. citizens and immigrant communities connected to Muslim populations could face heightened scrutiny, stigmatization, or civil liberties concerns.- Federal agencies (State, Homeland Security, and Justice) that administer immigration benefits and enforcement.Additional impacts- Legal and constitutional implications: The bill raises substantial questions about religious freedom and equal protection, and it attempts to shield determinations from court review, increasing potential challenges in court.- Due process and evidentiary concerns: The standard for determining “adherence to Sharia law” is not defined, which could lead to subjective enforcement and potential misuse.- International relations and humanitarian considerations: The policy could affect asylum, refugee admissions, and U.S. commitments under international law and may provoke diplomatic pushback.- Implementation and cost: Agencies would need new processes to determine adherence to Sharia law, which could require training, guidelines, and potential appeals or review mechanisms (though the bill seeks to limit judicial review).

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