Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act

House Bill

H.R. 7611

119th Congress

Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Randy Fine

R - FL

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would cut off federal funding to any state or local government that bans residents from owning dogs. It aims to protect dog ownership rights by using federal money as leverage to prevent blanket dog bans at the state and local level.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

ChamberHouse

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Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act

This bill would cut off federal funding to any state or local government that bans residents from owning dogs. It aims to protect dog ownership rights by using federal money as leverage to prevent blanket dog bans at the state and local level.

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This bill would cut off federal funding to any state or local government that bans residents from owning dogs. It aims to protect dog ownership rights by using federal money as leverage to prevent blanket dog bans at the state and local level.

Bill Number: 7611
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act
Bill Number: 7611
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: This bill would cut off federal funding to any state or local government that bans residents from owning dogs. It aims to protect dog ownership rights by using federal money as leverage to prevent blanket dog bans at the state and local level.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would cut off federal funding to any state or local government that bans residents from owning dogs. It aims to protect dog ownership rights by using federal money as leverage to prevent blanket dog bans at the state and local level.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

States and cities that completely ban dog ownership would lose federal funding under this legislation
The bill protects the right to own dogs by making it financially costly for governments to implement total dog bans
Currently has no cosponsors and remains in the early committee stage with no scheduled votes
Does not appear to address breed-specific legislation or regulations on dangerous dogs—only total bans on dog ownership
Would create a federal standard on dog ownership rights, limiting state and local authority on this issue

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect dog owners and local governments considering pet ownership restrictions. While complete bans on dog ownership are extremely rare in the United States, this legislation would establish a federal protection for dog ownership rights and discourage any future attempts at municipal or state-level prohibitions. The practical impact may be limited since outright dog bans are uncommon, but it would set a precedent for federal intervention in local pet regulations.

Policy Areas

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7611, 119th Congress (2026). "Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7611

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