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Fine to introduce Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act amid criticism over post

The bill aims to block federal funds to governments that consider dogs haram and defends the right to own dogs following bipartisan backlash over Fine’s comments.

  • On Thursday, Rep. Randy Fine announced the Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act to block federal funds for jurisdictions considering dogs `haram`, The Hill reported.
  • Following viral weekend posts, Fine reposted activist Nerdeen Kiswani's screenshot and wrote `If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one`, sparking bipartisan backlash.
  • Co-Sponsors include Reps. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, Chip Roy, R-Texas, Mary Miller, R-Ill. and Keith Self, R-Texas, and The Hill said at least four other Republicans are expected.
  • In response, Hakeem Jeffries called Fine `an Islamophobic, disgusting bigot` and Gavin Newsom said Fine should resign from Congress.
  • Fine previously introduced a No Sharia Act in September, and reporting says it is unclear whether any U.S. jurisdictions actually ban dog ownership.
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Just the News broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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