Randy Fine to introduce Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act following backlash

I am proud to introduce the Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act.

Democrats are losing their minds because I made a simple statement—given a choice between our dogs and those who would ban them, the choice is easy.

They can pound sand.

This bill will ban federal funds to any… pic.twitter.com/KjertyzUJc

— Congressman Randy Fine (@RepFine) February 19, 2026

For context, this is the leader of one of the key mainstream Muslim groups that supported Mamdani. pic.twitter.com/zcIs4tVyly

— Congressman Randy Fine (@RepFine) February 15, 2026

The Republican lawmaker is expected to introduce the legislation Friday, which will ban federal funds for states and local governments that ban people from having dogs as pets. Although no state has an outright ban on dogs, some places ban certain breeds.

"You're allowed to practice your faith in privacy and in freedom, but it ends when you tell me what I have to believe," Fine said on the "Just The News, No Noise" TV show. "You don't get to do that in America. There are 57 countries in the world where you can go be Sharia compliant and not have a dog. It's my job to make sure we don't become number 58 and with a guy like [New York City Mayor Zohran] Mamdani, we have to be worried about that." 

I’m proud to launch this bill with Sharia Free-America Caucus Chairs @RepChipRoy and @RepKeithSelf, along with conservative champions @RepBrandonGill, @RepMaryMiller, @RepEliCrane, @RepSheriBiggs, and @freedomcaucus Chairman @RepAndyHarrisMD.  

Let your Congressman know you want…

— Congressman Randy Fine (@RepFine) February 19, 2026

Proud to cosponsor this bill.

In America, we cherish dogs—loyal companions, beloved family, and yes, true gifts from God.

Any foreign ideology that tries to strip Americans of our right to own dogs is not welcome here. https://t.co/31QwUgHvJi

— Rep. Keith Self (@RepKeithSelf) February 20, 2026