Bills · HR 5722
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5722Immigration
Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would fundamentally change U.S. immigration policy by introducing a religious test for entry and residence. It raises significant questions about religious freedom and potential discrimination, as Sharia law is often associated with the Islamic faith. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to broad denials of immigration applications and deportations based on an individual's religious beliefs, potentially impacting thousands of people seeking to come to or remain in the United States.
Without this bill, U.S. immigration law does not generally use religious adherence as a direct basis for denying entry or deporting individuals, focusing instead on factors like criminal history, national security threats, or health concerns. The bill also has implications for the balance of power, as it seeks to remove judicial review from these specific government decisions, meaning courts could not overturn them, potentially limiting due process for affected individuals.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Denies immigration benefits, visas, or admission to the U.S. for any non-citizen who adheres to Sharia law.
This creates a new, religion-based criterion for who is allowed to enter or gain status in the United States.
PROVISION 02
Requires the removal of any non-citizen already in the United States if they are found to adhere to Sharia law.
This allows for the deportation of current residents based on their religious adherence, potentially impacting settled communities.
PROVISION 03
Revokes immigration benefits and requires removal for non-citizens who provide false statements about their adherence to Sharia law.
This makes lying about religious beliefs a specific ground for deportation, adding a layer of scrutiny to declarations of faith.
PROVISION 04
States that any determination made by relevant government agencies under this bill is final and cannot be reviewed by any court.
This removes judicial oversight from potentially life-altering immigration decisions, limiting avenues for appeal or challenge.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 27
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
68
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 27 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 8
Introduced in House
OCT 8
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5722
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 8, 2025
Last actionOct 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025
House BillHR 5722Immigration
Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act
INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 8, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
27
COMPLEXITY
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