Last Updated
March 22, 2026
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Type
POLICY
Sharia-Free America Congressional Caucus
The Sharia-Free America Congressional Caucus, co-founded by Reps. Chip Roy and Keith Self in December 2025, grew from 2 to 55 members in just three months — nearly a quarter of the House Republican conference. Members have posted openly anti-Muslim statements including 'Muslims don't belong in American society' (Rep. Andy Ogles), 'We need more Islamophobia, not less' (Rep. Randy Fine), and 'No more Muslims immigrating to America' (Rep. Brandon Gill). Fine also posted 'the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.' CAIR designated the caucus an anti-Muslim hate group — the first time in its 32-year history it designated a congressional caucus as extremist. House Republican leadership has taken no disciplinary action.
Timeline
March 19, 2026
Caucus Reaches 55 Members
NOTUS reported the caucus had grown to 55 members, representing nearly a quarter of the House Republican conference. Texas and Florida lawmakers made up over one-third of its membership.
SourceMarch 15, 2026
Caucus Reaches 50 Members
The Sharia-Free America Caucus reached 50 members, making it one of the largest caucuses in the House — within striking distance of the Congressional Black Caucus and larger than the Hispanic Caucus.
March 14, 2026
NPR Reports GOP Leadership Silent
NPR reported that House Republican leadership remained largely silent as multiple members posted openly anti-Muslim statements. The lack of response was contrasted with the swift condemnation of Rep. Steve King's white supremacy comments in 2019.
SourceMarch 13, 2026
Democrats Move to Censure Fine and Ogles
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) introduced a censure resolution against Ogles. Democrats coordinated a parallel censure effort for Fine. Only one Republican, retiring Rep. Don Bacon, publicly criticized his colleagues.
SourceMarch 12, 2026
Fine Posts 'We Need More Islamophobia, Not Less'
Rep. Randy Fine posted on X: 'We need more Islamophobia, not less. Fear of Islam is rational.' This came amid escalating anti-Muslim rhetoric from multiple GOP members.
March 12, 2026
Brandon Gill Calls for End to Muslim Immigration
Rep. Brandon Gill (TX-26) posted on X: 'No more Muslims immigrating to America.' He also called for 'mass remigration' of Muslims already in the country.
March 10, 2026
Speaker Johnson Addresses Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters he had spoken with Fine and Ogles about tone, but called Sharia law a 'serious problem.' He refused to condemn the statements, saying they reflected 'popular sentiment,' and took no disciplinary action.
SourceMarch 9, 2026
Andy Ogles: 'Muslims Don't Belong in American Society'
Rep. Andy Ogles (TN) posted on X that 'Muslims don't belong in American society' and 'Pluralism is a lie.' He followed up with dozens of posts calling for deportation of even naturalized Muslim Americans.
SourceFebruary 28, 2026
Caucus Reaches 43 Members
Three more House Republicans joined the caucus, bringing total membership to 43 after approximately two months since founding.
SourceFebruary 20, 2026
Fine Introduces 'Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act'
Rep. Randy Fine introduced H.R. 7611, the Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act, which would block federal funds from any state or local government that prohibits dog ownership. Cosponsors included Reps. Brandon Gill, Chip Roy, Mary Miller, and Keith Self.
SourceFebruary 18, 2026
CAIR Designates Caucus as Anti-Muslim Hate Group
CAIR designated the Sharia-Free America Caucus as an anti-Muslim hate group — the first time in CAIR's 32-year history it designated a congressional caucus as an extremist organization. CAIR stated the caucus was advancing legislation that would effectively render the practice of Islam illegal.
SourceFebruary 17, 2026
Democrats Eye Censure of Randy Fine
House Democrats began organizing a forced vote to censure Rep. Randy Fine over his anti-Muslim social media post, calling his comments 'disgusting Islamophobia and dangerous bigotry.'
SourceFebruary 16, 2026
Randy Fine Posts 'Choose Dogs Over Muslims'
Rep. Randy Fine (FL-06) posted on X: 'If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.' The post prompted calls for his resignation from Democrats and civil rights groups.
SourceFebruary 11, 2026
Caucus Reaches 38 Members
Multiple news outlets reported the caucus had reached 38 members, continuing its rapid growth trajectory.
SourceFebruary 3, 2026
First-Ever Caucus Press Conference
Keith Self and Chip Roy led the caucus's inaugural press conference with Sen. Tommy Tuberville and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, plus 14 other members. The caucus had grown to 33 members from 18 states.
SourceJanuary 15, 2026
Caucus Surges to 26 Members
Roy and Self announced the caucus had grown to 26 members from 17 different states, adding 24 members in under one month since its December 18 founding.
SourceDecember 18, 2025
Sharia-Free America Caucus Founded
Reps. Chip Roy (TX-21) and Keith Self (TX-03) officially launched the Sharia-Free America Congressional Caucus. The idea originated from a conversation with Sen. Tommy Tuberville at the White House Christmas Party.
SourceOctober 8, 2025
Chip Roy Introduces Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act
Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced H.R. 5722, the Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act, which would deny immigration benefits to any foreign national who adheres to Sharia law. Original cosponsors included Reps. Randy Fine, Tim Burchett, and Keith Self.
SourceQuick Stats