Sharia-Free America Caucus
Sharia-Free America Caucus | |
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| Founded | December 18, 2025[1] |
| Ideology | Anti-sharia law |
| Seats in the House Republican Conference | 66 / 219 |
| Seats in the House | 66 / 435
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The Sharia-Free America Caucus is a caucus in the United States House of Representatives that opposes sharia law. Founded in 2025 by U.S. representatives Chip Roy and Keith Self, the caucus has at least 66 members,[2] all of whom are Republicans.[3]
History
The Sharia-Free America Caucus was founded on December 18, 2025, by U.S. representatives Chip Roy and Keith Self.[4][1] As of 2026, the caucus has at least 66 members,[2] all of whom are members of the Republican Party.[3][5]
The caucus have introduced a number of bills, including one that would designate the Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a terrorist organization.[6] The group also introduced H.R. 6225, which would immediately halt all immigration to the United States pending further reforms to immigration law.[6]
Reception
In February 2026, the Council on American–Islamic Relations announced they were designating the caucus an "anti-Muslim hate group".[7][1] CAIR suggested that the caucus were attempting to pass legislation to criminalize Islam.[1] Both the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations have expressed opposition to the caucus.[8][2]
On June 8, 2026, 119 congressional Democrats issued a letter condemning the caucus, which they labelled Islamophobic.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "What is the 'Sharia-Free America Caucus', and why is it growing?". The New Arab. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Kuziez, Ulaa (June 8, 2026). "Congressional Democrats call GOP anti-Sharia caucus 'hateful'". RNS. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
- 1 2 "Sharia-Free America Caucus - Summary". LegiStorm. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
- ↑ Kennard, Emily; Jira, Violet (March 19, 2026). "House Republicans' 'Sharia Free America' Caucus Is Surging". NOTUS. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
- ↑ Blankley, Bethany (February 6, 2026). "New congressional Sharia Free America Caucus expands, led by Texas lawmakers". The Center Square. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
- 1 2 Russak-Hoffman, Jessica (February 9, 2026). "Sharia-Free America Caucus advances its slate of legislation". JNS. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
- ↑ "CAIR Designates House's 'Sharia-Free Caucus' an Anti-Muslim Hate Group". CAIR. February 18, 2026. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Tell Congress: Oppose the "Sharia-Free America Caucus"". ADC. Retrieved June 11, 2026.