This bill would stop the federal government from giving money to any state or city that bans its residents from owning dogs.
The lawmakers who wrote the bill believe that owning a dog is a right for all Americans and that foreign legal or religious concepts should not influence local pet rules.
If a local area decided to outlaw dogs, they would lose federal funding for public services like transportation, schools, and safety programs.
This proposal is meant to prevent future bans, as there are currently no states or major cities in the U.S. that prohibit people from having dogs.
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Feb 20, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act
Bill NumberHR 7611
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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