Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)
No Shari’a Act
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Shari'a Act," aims to prevent the application of Shari'a or any foreign law in United States courts when it violates constitutional rights. It establishes that United States courts must rely solely on Federal and State law. The Act specifically addresses judicial and arbitration cases where foreign laws might be invoked. It provides limitations on the enforcement of such laws in matters of contracts and family law. The Attorney General is tasked with issuing regulations and providing judicial education to ensure uniform application. The Act takes effect 180 days after it is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Would women be better off under this?
The bill targets the protection of women from potential unequal treatment under foreign legal systems in family law.
- Scored +3
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The act affirms that fundamental constitutional rights must be upheld in judicial and arbitration cases.
- Scored +3
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?
The bill specifically seeks to safeguard rights for women who may face unequal treatment under foreign legal systems in family law matters.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Constitutional Rights: The bill prohibits courts from enforcing any judgment or arbitration decision that relies on foreign law if it violates the constitutional rights of a party (Section 5(a)).
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Safeguarding Family Matters: In areas such as marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, or inheritance, the Act prevents the application of foreign law that is inconsistent with fundamental rights or public policy (Section 5(c)).
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Ensuring Legal Certainty: The Act intends to provide clarity and certainty regarding the application of constitutional protections across all jurisdictions (Section 3(b)).
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Protection of Vulnerable Populations: The bill seeks to safeguard rights in cases involving women, children, and vulnerable populations who might face unequal treatment under foreign legal systems (Section 2(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limitations on Contractual Freedom: While contract provisions choosing foreign law are generally valid, they can be voided if enforcement results in a violation of constitutional rights (Section 5(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The bill targets the protection of women from potential unequal treatment under foreign legal systems in family law. Would children be better off under this? — The bill protects children by ensuring family law matters like custody are governed by constitutional standards.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The act affirms that fundamental constitutional rights must be upheld in judicial and arbitration cases. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal oversight by tasking the Attorney General with issuing regulations to ensure uniform application of the Act.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill specifically seeks to safeguard rights for women who may face unequal treatment under foreign legal systems in family law matters. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill aims to protect all citizens from unequal treatment that might arise from the application of foreign legal systems.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill provides consumer protection by ensuring contract provisions choosing foreign law are void if they violate constitutional rights.
- 10/15/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
John CornynRepublican · Texas