Congressman Fine Introduces Legislation to Protect Puppies From Sharia

Washington, February 20, 2026
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Today, Congressman Randy Fine introduced the Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act. The bill was filed in response to comments from an advisor to Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor of New York City, who stated that because owning a dog as a pet violates Islamic law, it should be banned. As part of her comments, she said, “New York City is coming to Islam.”

Washington, DC - Congressman Randy Fine introduced the Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act. The bill was filed in response to comments from an advisor to Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor of New York City, who stated that because owning a dog as a pet violates Islamic law, it should be banned. As part of her comments, she said, “New York City is coming to Islam.” 

This legislation would prohibit federal funds from being provided to any state or local government that bans dogs as pets. Islamic law cannot be forced on the United States of America. It is the right of all Americans to own a dog.

“In America, we will not allow anyone to tell us that we cannot have dogs. My bill protects Americans’ right to own a dog and would not allow federal funding to be given to any state or local government that bans them as Haram.There are 57 countries that are Sharia compliant; the United States will not be the 58th.”- Congressman Randy Fine

“Given the choice between puppies and Sharia, I choose puppies every time. Our tax dollars should not fund any state that chooses to ban dogs as ‘haram.’ We cannot allow Sharia law to continue to infiltrate our communities, undermine our Constitution, and threaten our way of life. Enough is enough.” - Congressman Chip Roy

“In America, we cherish dogs—loyal companions, beloved family, and yes, true gifts from God. Any foreign ideology that tries to strip Americans of our right to own dogs is not welcome here,” said Congressman Keith Self. “I am proud to cosponsor Congressman Randy Fine’s Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act. We love our dogs, but this isn't just about pets—it's the opening salvo against our way of life. First, they come for our dogs, then our daughters and wives, then they come for every freedom-loving American. Sharia has no place in America—keep your hands off our dogs and our liberties!” - Congressman Keith Self 

“Sharia Law is wholly incompatible with Western society. I am proud to cosponsor Rep. Fine’s bill that protects commonsense American rights.” - Congressman Brandon Gill 

Congressman Fine's original cosponsors include: Reps. Keith Self, Chip Roy, Andy Harris, Brandon Gill, Eli Crane, Mary Miller, Sheri Biggs, Mark Harris, and Andy Ogles.

You can read the full text of Congressman Fine's legislation here.