Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act

H.R. 7611, the Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act, is a bill currently under consideration by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. If enacted, the bill would prohibit federal funding to any state or local government that imposes regulations preventing residents from owning dogs. The bill also includes a nonbinding statement expressing that dog ownership is a right of all Americans and characterizing Sharia law as incompatible with American values. It is unclear whether any U.S. jurisdictions currently have laws that actually prohibit dog ownership, though some areas do have breed-specific restrictions. The bill was introduced in response to comments made by an activist regarding Islamic perspectives on dog ownership.