Far-right Rep. Introduces 'Protect Puppies From Sharia Act'

Legislation aims to ban federal funds for states and cities that consider dogs 'haram' under Islamic law, despite no such proposals.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL), a far-right lawmaker known for his anti-Muslim rhetoric, has introduced the 'Protect Puppies From Sharia Act' which would bar federal funds from any state or city that bans dogs under Islamic Sharia law - something that does not actually exist in the U.S. Fine's legislation has drawn bipartisan criticism and mockery.

Why it matters

This legislation represents the latest attempt by some far-right politicians to stoke fears and prejudice against Muslims, despite a lack of any real-world evidence to support their claims. It highlights the growing divide in American politics and the willingness of some lawmakers to promote false narratives for political gain.

The details

In a post to X, Rep. Fine announced the 'Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act', which he claims would 'ban federal funds to any state or local government that considers dogs 'haram'.' This is in response to Fine's previous statement that Muslims should have fewer rights than dogs in America. The legislation already has sponsorship from other far-right lawmakers like Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and Rep. Keith Self (R-TX).

  • On February 20, 2026, Rep. Randy Fine announced the 'Protect Puppies From Sharia Act' on X.

The players

Rep. Randy Fine

A Republican congressman from Florida known for his virulent anti-Muslim rhetoric.

Rep. Chip Roy

A Republican congressman from Texas who is currently running for Texas Attorney General, and is co-sponsoring Fine's legislation.

Rep. Keith Self

A Republican congressman from Texas who is co-sponsoring Fine's 'Protect Puppies From Sharia Act'.

Rep. Mark Pocan

A Democratic congressman from Wisconsin who criticized Fine's legislation, saying 'I need a new file cabinet again for my 'I work with idiots' collection.'

Mamdani

The newly elected Muslim mayor of New York City, whom Fine targeted with his 'Proceed accordingly' comment.

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What’s next

The proposed 'Protect Puppies From Sharia Act' will need to go through the legislative process, including committee hearings and votes, before potentially becoming law.

The takeaway

This legislation represents the latest attempt by some far-right politicians to promote false narratives and prejudice against Muslims, despite a lack of any real-world evidence to support their claims. It highlights the growing partisan divide in American politics and the willingness of some lawmakers to prioritize political grandstanding over addressing genuine issues facing their constituents.