CRUSADE Act

Bill Number

H.R. 8756

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Immigration

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-05-12: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Last Updated

2026-06-24T08:09:27Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose The legislation aims to establish a new eligibility requirement for certain aliens seeking special immigrant visas, mandating that they disavow Sharia law and take an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution.

Key Provisions

• The bill amends Section 203(b)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)).
• It adds language requiring that an alien must disavow Sharia law and take an oath to uphold the Constitution to qualify for a visa issued under this paragraph.
• The short title of the Act is the "Countering Radicalism Under Sharia And Defeating Extremism Act" or "CRUSADE Act."

Significant Changes to Existing Law This represents an addition to the existing special immigrant visa framework under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Prior to this amendment, Section 203(b)(4) did not include any explicit requirement related to disavowing Sharia law or taking a specific oath beyond standard immigration processes.

Potential Impacts

• Government agencies responsible for visa adjudication, such as the Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, would need to incorporate these new requirements into eligibility determinations and oath administration procedures.
• Aliens applying for special immigrant visas would face an additional condition for approval.
• The change could affect international relations by altering visa processing for applicants from regions where Sharia law has legal or cultural significance.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Aliens seeking special immigrant visas under INA Section 203(b)(4).
• Federal immigration agencies involved in visa issuance and enforcement.
• Sponsors or employers who petition for such visas on behalf of aliens.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The amendment introduces a specific disavowal of Sharia law as a visa eligibility criterion, which modifies how constitutional oaths are applied in the immigration context. This could intersect with existing provisions on naturalization oaths and religious accommodations under U.S. immigration law.

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Sponsor

Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

Cosponsors (7)

Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5], Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2], Rep. Fuller, Clay [R-GA-14], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

Recent Actions

• 2026-05-12: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2026-05-12: Introduced in House
• 2026-05-12: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Countering Radicalism Under Sharia And Defeating Extremism Act — issued 2026-05-12 — PDF (2 pages)