Question 1

What does HR7611 do?

Accepted Answer

This bill establishes a federal funding prohibition targeting state and local governments that restrict dog ownership by their residents. The legislation frames dog ownership as a fundamental American right and explicitly characterizes prohibitions on dog ownership as implementation of Sharia law, which Congress declares to be incompatible with American values and the pursuit of happiness. The bill creates a direct linkage between federal financial assistance and local policies regarding pet ownership, using the federal spending power as a mechanism to influence state and local regulatory decisions in this area.

Question 2

Who sponsored HR7611?

Accepted Answer

Randy Fine, Keith Self, Chip Roy, Andy Harris, Brandon Gill, Mary Miller, Elijah Crane, Mark Harris, Andrew Ogles, Sheri Biggs, Clay Higgins, Scott Perry, Diana Harshbarger, Andrew Clyde

Question 3

What is the status of HR7611?

Accepted Answer

Introduced as of February 20, 2026.

H.R.7611

H. R. 7611

H.R.7611

H. R. 7611