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Defeat Sharia Law in America Act
To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to improve prohibitions on discrimination by public accommodations.
Summary
The Defeat Sharia Law in America Act amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to address provisions in public accommodations. The bill adds language to Section 201(a) of the Civil Rights Act stating that if a business or establishment covered by the law provides goods, services, facilities, or accommodations by implementing Sharia law, it shall be considered to be discriminating or segregating on the ground of religion. This amendment expands the Civil Rights Act's prohibition on religious discrimination by public accommodations.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL)
3 cosponsors
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ)
- Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX)
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX)
Actions (2)
- Mar 19, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. · house
- Mar 19, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 19, 2026
Mr. Moore of Alabama (for himself, Mr. Self, and Mr. Gooden) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to improve prohibitions on discrimination by public accommodations.
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 “Defeat Sharia Law in America Act”.
SEC. 2. DISCRIMINATION.
Section 201(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “An establishment covered by this section that provides goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations by implementing Sharia law shall be considered to be discriminating or segregating on the ground of religion under this subsection.”. <all>
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