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Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Repeal Diversity Immigration Visa Lottery
Position: The release announces a bill to repeal the Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery and criticizes a court ruling requiring the State Department to reinstate the program.
Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced a bill to repeal the Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery.
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery program offers permanent residence to up to 55,000 applicants annually from countries with historically lower levels of immigration to the US, many of them in Africa.
A California judge ruled the U.S. State Department must reinstate the program after the Trump administration had suspended it last December after a Portuguese national who received a visa through the program was suspected of killing four people in two separate shootings in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
“We cannot allow activist judges to dictate our immigration policy,” said Congressman Self. “The American people elected Donald Trump and this Republican Congress to put America first. That means securing our borders and ending failed immigration policies. We cannot allow liberal judges to force the administration to continue a failed immigration program.”
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Congressman Keith Self Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Denounce Sharia Law
Position: Introduces a concurrent resolution denouncing Sharia law and opposing its implementation in the United States, asserting that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced a concurrent resolution denouncing Sharia law and opposing its implementation within the United States.
The resolution reaffirms a fundamental principle: the United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land. No foreign legal or political system should supersede the Constitution or undermine the rights and liberties it protects.
Congressman Self’s resolution comes one week after President Donald Trump acknowledged concerns regarding the implementation of Sharia law in the United States and voiced support for its prohibition.
“The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land,” said Congressman Self. “We cannot allow Sharia law or any competing legal framework to undermine the liberties generations of Americans have fought and died to protect. I commend President Trump for recognizing the threat posed by Islamic political agendas. Congress must make its position clear: we will defend our Constitution, uphold the rule of law, and put Americans first.”
Read the Daily Signal’s exclusive article on the concurrent resolution here.
Original co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution include Representatives Randy Weber (TX-14), Clay Fuller (GA-14), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Eli Crane (AZ-02), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Josh Brecheen (OK-02), Barry Moore (AL-01), and Mike Kelly (PA-16).
“‘One Nation, Under God.’ These are words God-fearing Americans live by here on the Texas Gulf Coast,” said Congressman Weber. “That is why I am proud to join Congressman Self’s concurrent resolution denouncing Sharia law and opposing its implementation anywhere in the United States. We cannot stand by and watch while foreign ideologies threaten American democracy, as we are seeing on Ali Akbar Court in Irving, Texas, and in ‘Muslim-only’ communities across the country. Congress must make it clear that Americans will remain safe, free, and governed by the Constitution and the laws and values that made this nation great.”
“The United States Constitution is, and always will be, the supreme law of the land. While religious liberty is fundamental to our nation, no competing legal system should ever supersede our Constitution or the rights and freedoms it guarantees every American. I am proud to join Congressman Self in standing firmly for our Constitution and the rule of law,” said Congressman Carter.
“As someone who served in the Middle East, I’ve seen firsthand the brutal reality of Sharia Law. This is a draconian political system that destroys individual liberty, unravels the fabric of the societies it infiltrates, and stands in direct opposition to the Constitutional rights our Founders envisioned. The American people deserve to know where their representatives stand on this rising threat, and this resolution puts every Member on the record for all to see,” said Congressman Crane. “I applaud Rep. Keith Self for his tireless work as co-chair of the Sharia-Free America Caucus. We will continue working proactively to spare our nation the consequences we’ve already seen play out across Europe.”
“America was founded on the principle that our Constitution—not a religious doctrine or foreign legal system—is the supreme law of the land. No ideology or system of law can supersede the Constitution or the individual liberties it guarantees. I am proud to cosponsor this resolution to reaffirm that our laws are grounded in the Constitution, the rule of law, equal protection, due process, and individual liberty—not Sharia law,” said Congressman Gosar.
“Thank you to Rep. Self for leading a resolution to denounce Sharia Law and preserve America from the spread of radical Islam,” said Congressman Brecheen. “Sharia is an ideology completely at odds with our Republic and has no place in our country. Wake up, America!”
“No foreign system of law should ever be allowed to supersede the Constitution that protects our God-given freedoms. Sharia is used as a system of governance, and it conflicts with the American principles of equal rights, individual liberty, and religious freedom. America has one Constitution, one system of laws, and one standard of justice,” said Congressman Moore. “I’m proud to stand with Congressman Self in making it clear that Sharia has no place as a competing legal authority in the United States and in defending the rule of law and the freedoms that generations of Americans have fought, sacrificed, and prayed to preserve.”
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Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Strengthen Fiscal Discipline and Rein in the Federal Deficit
Position: Congressman Keith Self introduced the Super Pay-As-You-Go Act, which would require new direct spending or revenue reductions to be offset by savings equal to at least twice their budgetary cost, tighten emergency designations, bar burying PAYGO waivers in omnibus bills, and raise the threshold for Senate waivers to two-thirds.
Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced the Super Pay-As-You-Go Act, legislation that would significantly strengthen the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010. The bill would require new legislation that increases direct spending or reduces revenue to be offset by savings equal to at least twice its budgetary cost—a “2-for-1” standard that goes well beyond current law’s dollar-for-dollar requirement. The legislation also closes major loopholes by tightening emergency designations, prohibiting the practice of burying PAYGO waivers in omnibus packages, and raising the threshold for waivers in the Senate.
The original Statutory PAYGO Act of 2010 requires that new mandatory spending or tax cuts be offset dollar-for-dollar, so they do not add to the deficit. However, lawmakers have frequently used emergency designations and waivers to bypass its requirements.
“Washington has spent decades spending money it doesn’t have,” Congressman Self said. “The result is a national debt approaching $40 trillion dollars and a burden that will fall on Americans’ children and grandchildren. The Super PAYGO Act restores a simple principle: if Congress wants to create new spending, it must produce even greater savings elsewhere. The days of treating deficit spending as business as usual must come to an end.”
Key provisions within the Super Pay-As-You-Go Act:
The “2-for-1” Super PAYGO Rule: A bill is compliant only if total savings equal or exceed two times the total budgetary costs over 5-year and 10-year windows (e.g., a $100B cost requires a $200B offset).
Eliminating the “Emergency” Loophole: Limits emergency spending to provisions that are sudden, urgent, unforeseen, temporary, and necessary to address threats to life, public safety, national security, or significant property damage. Emergency designations may apply only to specific provisions, rather than entire bills, and automatically expire after 24 months.
Standalone Requirement: Prohibits burying PAYGO waivers or scorecard exclusions inside omnibus bills, appropriations, continuing resolutions, or any other legislative vehicle. Waivers must be standalone bills. If a point of order is sustained against an illegal buried waiver, only that specific clause is struck from the bill.
Congressional Points of Order: Establishes points of order in both chambers against legislation that CBO determines violates the Super PAYGO requirement, requiring separate waiver votes before such legislation may proceed.
House Waiver Restrictions: Requires any House waiver of a Super PAYGO point of order, PAYGO waiver restriction, or scorecard exclusion restriction to receive a separate roll call vote identifying the specific provision being waived and its fiscal impact.
Senate Waiver Restrictions: Requires any Senate waiver of a Super PAYGO point of order, PAYGO waiver restriction, or scorecard exclusion restriction to be approved by a two-thirds vote.
Automatic Sequestration: If a Super PAYGO deficit remains on the scorecards at the end of a session, OMB is legally required to issue an automatic sequestration (across-the-board spending cuts) to fully claw back the shortfall. Retains the 2010 Act's core baseline exemptions, ensuring Social Security, Veterans' benefits, and Medicaid are fully shielded from automatic sequestration.
Committee Disclosure: Mandates that all committee reports accompanying direct spending or revenue bills must include an explicit CBO-backed statement describing whether a bill meets the 2-for-1 requirement.
Public Accountability: Requires OMB to publish annual online reports detailing Super PAYGO scorecard balances, deficit reduction achieved, emergency designations, sequestration orders, and the fiscal impact of any enacted waivers or scorecard exclusions.
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Congressman Keith Self Introduces the PRIVACY Act to Protect Americans’ Fourth Amendment Rights
Position: The release supports introducing the PRIVACY Act, which would require federal law enforcement to obtain a warrant before accessing or querying surveillance data collected by state and local systems such as automated license plate readers. It would also limit retention of warrant-obtained data to 30 days and prohibit federal funds for purchasing or installing such intrusive technologies, with narrow exceptions.
Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced the Protecting Rights in Video and Equipment Acquired Discovery (PRIVACY) Act. The legislation would require federal law enforcement agencies to obtain a warrant before accessing or querying surveillance data collected by state and local systems, including automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and other technologies.
“Americans’ Fourth Amendment right to be secure in their privacy does not disappear just because of new technology or artificial intelligence,” said Congressman Self. “Americans have a constitutional right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, and our government is supposed to get a warrant before invading that privacy. This bill simply restores that protection. Get a warrant.”
The PRIVACY Act protects Fourth Amendment rights by:
Creating a list of intrusive technologies and requiring federal law enforcement to obtain a warrant before accessing or querying data from those systems.
Limiting retention of data obtained under a warrant to 30 days, unless the data constitutes evidence in a prosecution or a court grants a limited extension.
Prohibiting the use of federal funds to purchase or install of such intrusive technologies, with narrow exceptions.
Congressman Eli Crane (AZ-02) and Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) are original cosponsors.
“For decades, Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights have been desecrated as government entities adopt increasingly intrusive surveillance technologies. State and local systems now collect vast amounts of data, and federal agencies use that information to bypass warrant requirements and core privacy protections,” said Congressman Crane. “To counter these Orwellian tendencies, I’m proud to join Representative Self as an original cosponsor of the PRIVACY Act. This legislation closes these loopholes, limits retention of unrelated data, and restores the constitutional protections owed to every American.”
“As the mass surveillance state has drastically expanded and evolved, so too have threats and violations of Americans' constitutional liberties — often in the name of improving public safety. Yet the American people’s Fourth Amendment rights have not changed and are not a suggestion; they are law,” said Congressman Clyde. “The PRIVACY Act provides critical protections to combat the federal government’s dangerous web of warrantless surveillance and data collection, including by devices like Flock cameras. I’m proud to support Rep. Self’s legislation, and I remain committed to restoring Americans’ Fourth Amendment freedoms amidst the rise of intrusive technologies.”
Background:
Over 6,000 communities in 49 states have installed more than 120,000 Flock, Axon and other manufacturers' cameras that line our roadways and city parks, tracking Americans more than a billion times a day. Add in the other technologies such as electronic tracking of cell tower connections, device emissions and wide-area microphones, no American can avoid the reach of technological tracking.
The average American driver has their vehicle surveilled 6-8 times a day, allowing AI to determine their driving habits and track their movements, all without the need for a warrant. This allows large nationwide databases to be established to track every American even when they are not suspected of any particular malfeasance.
The 4th Amendment protection that Americans would be “secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects,” a promise that cannot be honored unless federal law enforcement operates with warrant requirements and with limited time for information retention.
Compromises between 4th Amendment rights and law enforcement have always been part of the American landscape, but technology cannot be allowed to upset that balance. The Supreme Court has ruled that law enforcement cannot collect months of historical location records for no specific purpose, merely because they might want it later. This act codifies the Supreme Court rulings for federal law enforcement, setting specific bounds.
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Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Protect U.S. Constitution from Sharia Law Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
Position: Introduces the Preserving Our Constitution Act, which would bar federal courts and adjudicative bodies from recognizing or enforcing foreign or religious laws, customs, or practices that conflict with the U.S. Constitution or federal law, and would limit dismissals of cases in favor of foreign jurisdictions lacking constitutional due process protections.
Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced the Preserving Our Constitution Act, a bill ensuring that courts and adjudicative bodies in the United States do not recognize or enforce foreign laws, religious laws, customs, or practices that conflict with the Constitution of the United States and the laws made pursuant to it.
The Preserving Our Constitution Act is built upon the successful framework established by the American Laws for American Courts legislation enacted in numerous states across the country. These state laws were adopted to ensure fundamental liberties cannot be undermined through the application of parallel legal systems that conflict with the Constitution. Now it is time the federal government takes the same stance.
“The Constitution is the supreme law of the land,” said Congressman Self. “Any legal or political doctrine that places itself above the Constitution threatens the stability and unity of the nation, and that’s exactly what Shaira Law does. The rule of law requires one standard that applies to every person. The Constitution provides that standard. Allowing any competing legal system would erode the authority of the courts, weaken the protection of individual rights, and fracture our country.”
Cosponsors: Reps. Eli Crane (AZ-02), Clay Fuller (GA-14), Scott Perry (PA-10), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Barry Moore (AL-01), and Pat Harrigan (NC-10).
The Preserving Our Constitution Act will:
Prohibit federal courts and adjudicative entities from recognizing or enforcing foreign or religious laws, customs, or practices that conflict with the Constitution or federal law.
Prevent courts from enforcing contracts that require disputes to be governed by incompatible foreign or religious legal systems, agreements forcing parties into foreign tribunals that do not provide constitutional protections, foreign court decisions based on laws inconsistent with fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution.
Reinforce fundamental American liberties by identifying practices incompatible with constitutional principles including forced or underage marriage, polygamy, female genital mutilation, restrictions on speech, religion, or religious conversion, discriminatory treatment based on sex, religion, ethnicity, or caste, and cruel or unusual punishments prohibited under the Eighth Amendment.
Ensure Constitutional protections in international litigation by preventing courts from dismissing cases in favor of foreign jurisdictions unless those jurisdictions provide sufficient due process and equal protection safeguards.
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Congressman Self and Congressman Roy’s Sharia-Free America Caucus Grows to 68 Members from 25 States
Position: The release announces the growth of the Sharia-Free America Caucus to 68 members and states that Sharia is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution and legal principles, and that the immigration system should be prepared to confront it.
The Sharia-Free America Caucus, launched by Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) and Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) in December 2025, has continued to grow with no signs of slowing down. The Caucus has sparked conversations throughout Congress and across the country, drawing attention to concerns surrounding Sharia and its incompatibility with the principles enshrined in the United States Constitution.
In just six months, the Caucus has grown to 68 members from 25 states. Now spanning half the nation, the movement has become a leading voice in raising awareness about the dangers of Sharia, educating Americans and Members of Congress alike about its incompatibility with American legal principles, constitutional governance, and individual liberty.
The Sharia-Free America Caucus remains devoted to upholding the Constitution as the supreme law of the land while fiercely defending the freedoms and liberties upon which the United States was founded.
“Christian values form the foundation of our nation and the constitutional system that governs our daily lives,” said Congressman Keith Self. “Sharia and its principles stand in direct opposition to those foundations and are wholly incompatible with the rule of law in the United States. I am grateful to my House colleagues and our Senate allies for joining the fight against the growing threat of Sharia.”
“Sharia is a direct threat to our Constitution and Western values and seeks to replace our legal system and erode our basic freedoms. Our immigration system must be prepared to confront this challenge and defend our Judeo-Christian values,” said Congressman Chip Roy. “I am proud to co-chair this caucus with Rep. Keith Self and encouraged to see more of my House colleagues joining this effort, because the preservation of America and Western civilization depends on it.”
Members of the Sharia-Free America Caucus include: Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06), Keith Self (TX-03) and Chip Roy (TX-21), Brandon Gill (TX-26), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Brian Babin (TX-36), Pete Sessions (TX-17), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Craig Goldman (TX-12), August Pfluger (TX-11), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Lance Gooden (TX-05), Randy Weber (TX-14), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), John Carter (TX-31), Mary Miller (IL-15), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Eli Crane (AZ-02), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Scott Perry (PA-10), Randy Fine (FL-06), Andy Ogles (TN-05), Eric Burlison (MO-07), Josh Brecheen (OK-02), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Barry Moore (AL-01), Tracey Mann (KS-01), Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Mike Kennedy (UT-03), Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Mark Harris (NC-08), Nick Begich (AK-At Large), Cory Mills (FL-07), Mike Haridopolos (FL-08), Ben Cline (VA-06), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), John McGuire (VA-05), Addison McDowell (NC-06), Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Aaron Bean (FL-04), Riley Moore (WV-02), John Rutherford (FL-05), Michael Rulli (OH-06), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Mike Ezell (MS-04), Andy Harris (MD-01), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), John Rose (TN-06), Mark Alford (MO-04), Russell Fry (SC-07), Jimmy Patronis (FL-01), Rich McCormick (GA-07), Ryan Zinke (MT-01), Andy Barr (KY-06), Tony Wied (WI-08), William Timmons (SC-04), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Clay Fuller (GA-14), Tim Moore (NC-14), Brian Mast (FL-21), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), and Max Miller (OH-07).
“Sharia is completely incompatible with the American way of life and threatens the very fabric of our society. It is radical, oppressive, and must never be allowed to gain a foothold in America. I’m thankful to Congressmen Roy and Self for leading this noble charge in the House and looking forward to working together to combat this danger,” said Whip Tom Emmer.
“Sharia Law is utterly barbaric and has no place in America whatsoever. My constituents in Texas are constantly expressing their concern and asking what can be done about the rise of mass Islamic immigration in north Texas, including developments like the East Plano Islamic Community. If people come to America in search of a better life, they need to be prepared to assimilate to our culture, not impose third world ideals into our society. I am proud to join the Sharia Free America Caucus led by my Texas colleagues Reps. Keith Self and Chip Roy,” said Congressman Brandon Gill.
“Our nation’s strength lies in upholding the Constitution as the supreme law of the land. The rise of Sharia law is an assault on our Constitution, our freedoms, and the Christian foundations of our nation. We cannot allow this oppressive ideology to take root in America. We cannot become like Europe and stand idly by while the bastions of liberty are eroded away, community by community. We will continue to work to protect our borders, ensure that newcomers respect and integrate into American values, and safeguard the liberties that make our country the greatest on earth,” said Congressman Michael Cloud.
“Sharia law is incompatible with the Constitution and has no place in the United States of America. As a combat veteran who served in the Middle East, I have seen firsthand the realities of Sharia law. Those experiences made one thing clear: America’s strength lies in individual liberty and equal justice. We swore an oath to defend the Constitution. Our duty is to uphold American laws, protect American values, and ensure the Constitution remains the supreme law of the land,” said Congressman Wesley Hunt.
“‘One Nation, Under God.’ These are words God-fearing Americans live by here on the Texas Gulf Coast. We cannot stand by and watch while foreign ideologies threaten American democracy, as we are seeing on Ali Akbar Court in Irving, Texas, and in ‘Muslim-only’ communities across the country. I have watched this threat creep into our communities for more than 13 years, dating back to my time in the Texas State House, and that is more than enough proof that Sharia law must be stopped from running rampant so Americans can remain safe, free, and governed by the laws and values that made this nation great,” said Congressman Randy Weber.
“Sharia law has no place in the United States. Radical Islamist ideology is fundamentally incompatible with our Constitution, our freedoms, and our American way of life. We must unapologetically defend the values that made this nation great and ensure radical Islam never gains a foothold in America,” said Congressman Ronny Jackson.
“Our laws, freedoms, and way of life are not negotiable. I joined the Sharia Free America Caucus to take a zero-tolerance approach toward radical Islamist extremism and reject any ideology that seeks to place foreign legal systems above the Constitution,” said Congressman Lance Gooden.
“Sharia law is fundamentally incompatible with the freedoms protected by our Constitution. It rejects core American principles such as free speech, religious liberty, and equal rights under the law. Across Europe, we have seen the consequences of failing to defend those principles with clarity and confidence. America should not wait until those challenges are at our doorstep,” said Congressman Andy Harris.
“I’m proud to join the Sharia Free America Caucus and stand firmly against this radical ideology that seeks to uproot the constitutional principles and Christian values on which our nation was founded. I applaud Representatives Roy and Self for taking leadership and confronting this serious issue facing our country,” said Congresswoman Mary Miller.
“Sharia law is a primary principle amongst various Islamic terrorist groups, which seek to replace the global world order with their own. This is why I’m opposed to Sharia law in the United States. We cannot allow an ideology which destroys religious freedom, restricts women's rights and seeks to destroy the West. I was proud to join this caucus and thank Rep. Self for leading it,” said Congresswoman Stephanie Bice.
“Sharia Law has no place in America and cannot subsume our Constitution and local laws. Its radical ideology is antithetical to our Judeo-Christian values and to the freedoms our great Republic was founded on. I am grateful to Reps. Self and Roy for founding the Sharia Free America Caucus, and I look forward to the work we will do to stop radical Islam in its tracks,” said Congressman Andy Biggs.
“I’m proud to join these patriots as a member of the Sharia Free America Caucus. As someone who fought in the Middle East, I know firsthand that this authoritarian ideology cannot coexist with Western values. It’s imperative that we learn from Europe’s failed policies and never surrender to this growing threat. As a Caucus, we are committed to defending our nation, as well as preserving the liberties and freedoms we cherish,” said Congressman Eli Crane.
“Sharia has no place in America. We will not surrender our freedoms. I’m proud to stand alongside these America First patriots as a member of the Sharia Free America Caucus,” said Congressman Byron Donalds.
“I’m proud to stand with so many colleagues sharing the mission and convictions that sparked the founding of the House ‘Sharia Free America’ Caucus. From Dearborn to ‘EPIC City,’ Sharia law is sweeping across America – and must be stopped. Our Constitution protects the God-given right to freedom of religion and expression; but too many policymakers and community leaders are willing to sell out our liberties and safety by bowing to the intolerant and oppressive ideology of militant and radical Islam. We welcome oppressed people from around the globe to enhance and participate in the self governance model that is America; we did not, however, invite them to leave their theological oppression abroad to come and conquer America under the flag of violent submission and oppression that is Sharia law,” said Congressman Scott Perry.
“Islam is a religion of violence, abuse of women, and ruthless political conquest. Its laws and practices have no place in American society. That’s why I joined the Sharia Free American Caucus. Islam is conquering Europe, and I refuse to let it conquer America,” said Congressman Andy Ogles.
“America First means one country, one Constitution, and one legal system. I’m proud to stand with Reps. Keith Self and Chip Roy to make clear that no foreign or religious legal code has any place above American law,” said Congressman Eric Burlison.
“As Sharia law sympathizers grow increasingly emboldened within America, I urge local, state, and federal lawmakers to resist efforts to establish Sharia law in American jurisdictions. Those who do not assimilate to the American way of life should not be allowed into our country. I am grateful to Representatives Keith Self and Chip Roy for founding the Sharia Free America Caucus and look forward to working with the Caucus to promote the Western legal tradition and defend the American way of life,” said Congressman Josh Brecheen.
“America is strongest when we stand united behind the Constitution and the rule of law. I’m proud to join the Sharia Free America Caucus to protect our nation’s core values, uphold freedom, and ensure that no foreign legal system undermines the liberties guaranteed to every American,” said Congressman Ralph Norman.
“The Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and it must never be undermined by outside ideologies that are incompatible with American liberty. I’m honored to join the Sharia Free America Caucus and stand alongside my colleagues to defend our sovereignty and ensure that our nation’s legal system remains firmly rooted in the freedoms and principles that define the United States. Protecting constitutional governance is essential to preserving the security and liberty of the American people,” said Congressman Barry Moore.
“Parts of our country are learning just how devastating Sharia Law can be to our citizens and our way of life. I am proud to join the Sharia-Free America Caucus as an original Member. The U.S. Constitution is—and must remain—our sole legal framework. Sharia Law is incompatible with the foundational principles of our nation and has no place in Idaho or anywhere in America,” said Congressman Russ Fulcher.
“America is built on constitutional liberty, equal protection under the law, and individual freedom. Sharia law undermines those principles and is fundamentally misaligned with the values we hold dear as Americans. I’m proud to work alongside my congressional colleagues in the Sharia Free Caucus,” said Congressman Mike Kennedy.
“Sharia Law has no place in America, as it is simply incompatible with the U.S. Constitution and Western civilization. Congress must take this threat seriously by banning Sharia Law, defending our Western values, and protecting our American way of life. I’m proud to join Reps. Self and Roy’s Sharia Free America Caucus, and I thank these patriots for leading on this critical issue,” said Congressman Andrew Clyde.
“America’s strength comes from a commitment to equal justice under the law and a government accountable to its citizens. Any attempt to elevate a foreign legal system above our Constitution undermines those principles. I joined the Sharia-Free America Caucus to help ensure American law remains the foundation of our Republic,” said Congressman William Timmons.
“Our Constitution is the supreme law of this land, and no effort to subordinate it to Sharia law will ever succeed on our watch. A system that punishes dissent, strips women of their rights, and places religious authority above individual liberty has no place in American courts or American communities, and my colleagues and I are committed to making sure it never does here,” said Congressman Pat Harrigan.
“I am proud to stand with my fellow patriots in congress to defend the American way of life. Sharia law has zero place in the United States. We must repel this radical ideology from the free world and protect the Western values that define this great nation,” said Congressman Clay Fuller.
“America’s Constitution is the foundation of our freedom, and it is not up for negotiation. I’m proud to be a member of the Sharia Free America Caucus to stand firmly against any ideology that seeks to undermine our laws, our liberties, and our way of life. We will defend the rule of law, protect American values, and ensure our nation remains grounded in the principles that make it exceptional,” said Congressman Mark Alford.
“Our nation’s culture, laws, and institutions are rooted in the enduring traditions of Western civilization: Christian faith, Roman law, and Greek philosophy. Sharia law is the antithesis of our national heritage. It has no place in America, and I am proud to stand against it with the Sharia Free America Caucus,” said Congressman Riley Moore.
“America’s system of self-government depends on the belief that our rights come from God, not the government, and that those rights must be protected equally for every American,” said Congressman Mark Harris. “No foreign legal code should ever be allowed to undermine individual liberty, create separate systems of justice, or replace the freedoms our Founders fought to secure. I was proud to join the Sharia-Free America Caucus to defend the rule of law and make clear that in America, no law stands above our Constitution.”
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Congressman Keith Self Introduces Resolution to Repeal the 17th Amendment
Position: The release supports introducing a joint resolution to repeal the 17th Amendment so that U.S. Senators are selected by state legislatures rather than by direct popular vote.
Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced a joint resolution to repeal the 17th Amendment and restore the Founders’ original vision for the United States Senate by returning the selection of U.S. Senators to state legislatures.
Ratified in 1913, the 17th Amendment shifted the election of senators from state legislatures to direct popular vote. For more than 124 years prior, senators were chosen by elected state representatives, creating a direct chain of accountability between the Senate and the sovereign states they were meant to represent.
“The current system has given us six-year politicians more focused on national ambitions and the institution of the U.S. Senate than on the states they serve,” said Congressman Self. “Our Founding Fathers designed the Senate to protect state sovereignty and act as a check on federal overreach. If senators are supposed to represent their states, then the states should choose them. Repealing the 17th Amendment will restore that constitutional balance and make the Senate more accountable to the people of Texas and every other state in the union.”
The Founders intentionally structured Congress with two distinct chambers: the House of Representatives to represent the people directly, and the Senate to represent the states as sovereign entities. The 17th Amendment disrupted this delicate balance, weakening state governments and contributing to the steady expansion of federal power at the expense of the states.
Repealing the amendment would return authority to state legislatures—bodies that remain directly accountable to local voters—and give states a stronger voice in Washington. Senators would once again have powerful incentives to defend state interests and protect the Tenth Amendment.
Congressman Self’s resolution advances a growing movement to revive federalism and correct a century of progressive centralization that has eroded the original constitutional design.
Cosponsors: Reps. Eric Burlison (MO-07), Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Andy Harris (MD-01), Scott Perry (PA-10), Clay Higgins (LA-03), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), and Michael Cloud (TX-27).
“As originally envisioned by our Framers, the Senate was a key bulwark of federalism: It was meant to give the states a check on the federal government and moderate the passions of the people. Therefore, it’s no coincidence that over the last century, Washington has concentrated more power in itself and buried the country in debt. If we're serious about reining in federal power and spending, we should be willing to reconsider the change that, together with the 16th Amendment, has helped fuel its growth more than any other,” said Congressman Burlison.
“The Founders intended the Senate to be the voice of the states in our federal system, not a perpetual roadblock to the will of the American people. Over time, the Seventeenth Amendment weakened that connection and shifted more power to Washington insiders and special interests. Returning the selection of Senators to state legislatures would restore an important constitutional check, strengthen state sovereignty, and help bring accountability back to an institution that too often obstructs meaningful reform. I am proud to support this resolution,” said Congressman Gosar.
“The 17th Amendment is arguably the most injurious amendment in history. Big money has twisted our Senate races into circus acts. The Founders knew what they were doing, and We the People should restore the original Constitutional process for election of US Senators,” said Congressman Higgins.
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House Passes Congressman Keith Self’s Bill to Sanction Iranian Clerics for Sharia-Based Fatwas Against President Trump
Position: The release describes House passage of H.R. 6230, which directs the Administration to evaluate designating certain Iranian clerics as Specially Designated Global Terrorists for issuing fatwas calling for the assassination of U.S. and allied leaders. The sponsor states that such clerics should be held accountable and that incitement to violence against leaders will not be tolerated.
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6230, the Tehran Incitement to Violence Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Keith Self (TX-03).
The legislation requires the Administration to evaluate whether specific Iranian regime clerics should be designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) for issuing and promoting Sharia-based fatwas calling for the assassination of President Donald J. Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and other U.S. and allied leaders.
Those identified in the bill have charged President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu with Moharebeh (waging war against God), with being a Mahdur al-Dam (one whose blood must be spilled), a Mufsid fil-Arz (a spreader of corruption on earth), and a Kafir Harbi (a waring infidel), all of which under Islamic Law (Sharia) invite violence against the offender. Religious decrees issued under the Islamic Penal Code of Iran status of Moharebeh explicitly call for the death penalty.
“Today’s House passage sends a clear message: America will not tolerate radical Islamic clerics issuing Sharia-based fatwas calling for the murder and crucifixion of our President,” said Congressman Self. “Sharia has no place in America. By holding these clerics accountable as global terrorists, we are defending our values and protecting our leaders from incitement to violence.”
H.R. 6230 now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Background:
The Moharebeh status is codified in Iran on the basis of Islamic Sharia law, which calls not only for death but also for brutal methods of torture, including crucifixion or cross-amputation of the hands and feet. Such brutal forms of execution are explicitly stated in Quran 5:33 (transliterated by Abdel Haleem)—“Those who wage war against God and His Messenger and strive to spread corruption in the land should be punished by death, crucifixion, the amputation of an alternate hand and foot, or banishment from the land: a disgrace for them in this world, and then a terrible punishment in the Hereafter.”
Historically, Iranian Moharebeh fatwas have led to consequences within the country and around the world. In 2022, author Salman Rushdie was stabbed multiple times in the face, neck, arm, abdomen, and eye in response to Iran’s former Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s fatwa calling for Rushdie’s assassination in 1989.
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House Passes Congressman Keith Self’s Bill to Ban Felony Fraud Convicts from Federal Contracts and Grants
Position: The release supports H.R. 6916, the Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act, which would bar individuals convicted of covered federal fraud and theft felonies from receiving federal contracts, grants, loans, and other financial assistance for three years. It also requires the Attorney General to notify the General Services Administration of qualifying convictions.
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6916, the Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) and Congresswoman Emily Randall (WA-06) to stop individuals convicted of federal fraud and theft crimes tied to federal programs from continuing to access taxpayer-funded contracts, grants, loans, and other federal assistance.
“Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar stolen directly from the American taxpayer. That’s why Congresswoman Emily Randall and I introduced the Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act—commonsense legislation that ensures those convicted of stealing from taxpayers cannot turn around and profit again from federal contracts, grants, loans, or other assistance,” said Congressman Keith Self. “I’m proud to see the House pass our bill protecting hardworking American taxpayers!”
“In every community we represent, people work hard, pay their taxes, and expect government programs to be run with honesty and accountability. Taxpayers expect those dollars to support families, strengthen communities, and to deliver the services Congress intended—not to go back to people who have already been convicted of abusing public funds,” said Congresswoman Randall. “I’m grateful to the Inspectors General who raised this issue and helped us develop this legislation, and I thank Representative Self for his partnership.”
The bill amends Title 41 of the U.S. Code (USC) to require that any individual convicted of a covered felony arising out of an agency contract, grant, cooperative agreement, loan, or other federal financial assistance be listed as an excluded source in the System for Award Management exclusions, triggering a three-year prohibition. It also requires the Attorney General to notify the U.S. General Services Administration of each qualifying conviction so that the exclusion can be entered promptly.
Covered felonies include a defined set of federal offenses spanning conspiracy, false claims, theft, bribery, false statements, identity and access device crimes, computer fraud, major fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering.
H.R. 6916 now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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Reps. Keith Self and Andy Harris, Sen. Rick Scott Pen Op-Ed in Fox News: Don’t Spy on Us
Position: The lawmakers urge meaningful reform of FISA Section 702 before its June 12 expiration, rejecting a clean reauthorization and calling for narrowing the electronic communication service provider definition, passing the NDO Fairness Act (H.R. 6048), closing the data broker loophole, and requiring warrants for backdoor searches of Americans' communications.
Congressman Keith Self (TX-03), House Freedom Caucus Chairman Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01), and Senator Rick Scott (FL) penned an op-ed demanding meaningful reform to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) ahead of the June 12th expiration of Section 702.
The lawmakers draw a direct parallel between today’s unchecked surveillance state and the general warrants and writs of assistance issued by the British Crown that helped spark the American Revolution. They argue that FISA has become a domestic surveillance machine that treats the Fourth Amendment as an inconvenience rather than the supreme law of the land.
The op-ed rejects a “clean” reauthorization of Section 702 and insists on key reforms before any extension:
Narrow the “Electronic Communication Service Provider” Definition: Repeal the sweeping 2024 expansion that now forces churches, small businesses, hardware stores, and community organizations to become agents of NSA surveillance.
Pass the NDO Fairness Act (H.R. 6048): End indefinite gag orders that hide the scale of domestic data collection from the American people and impose judicial review with time limits.
Close the Data Broker Loophole: Prohibit federal agencies from buying Americans’ geolocation, communications, and browsing data from commercial brokers. If the government wants the information, it must obtain a probable cause warrant.
Require Warrants for Backdoor Searches: Mandate probable cause warrants for queries of Americans’ communications in 702 databases, with narrow exceptions only for imminent threats.
The full op-ed is available at Fox News here.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
2.TEXAS FARM BUREAU AGFUNDAgriculture3 contributionsAgricultural advocacy PAC affiliated with the Texas Farm Bureau — supports candidates backing farm-friendly policies, commodity protections, and rural economic interests.AI$9,611
3.TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (5 contributions$8,000
4.LET'S GET TO WORK PAC1 contribution$7,000
5.DELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE3 contributions$7,000
6.RAPTOR PAC2 contributions$6,000
7.AMERICAN REVIVAL PACIdeological1 contributionSingle-issue or ideological PAC — specific positions not clearly inferable from the name alone.AI · low$5,000
8.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS PAC (RPAC)1 contribution$5,000
9.EYE OF THE TIGER PACLeadership1 contributionLeadership or single-issue PAC — specific positions and affiliated member of Congress not inferable from the name.AI · low$5,000
10.PATRIOTS IN ACTIONIdeological1 contributionSingle-issue or ideological PAC — specific positions not clearly inferable from the name alone.AI · low$5,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$52,067
2.ARADI PROPERIES$7,600
3.SOUTHWEST AIRLINES$7,000
4.BEAL BANK$7,000
5.THE O'REILLY GROUP$6,800
6.SPACEX$6,600
7.STRIKE PHOTONICS$6,000
8.COLLINS-HILTON FURNITURE CO$5,500
9.MENDENHALL PARTNERS LTD$5,500
10.METHODIST MEDICAL GROUP$5,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
