Defeat Sharia Law in America Act

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 19Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

**HR 8017 Summary** This bill would update the Civil Rights Act of 1964's rules about discrimination by businesses that serve the public (called "public accommodations"). **What it does:** Strengthens and clarifies the existing law that prohibits businesses from discriminating against customers based on characteristics like race, religion, or national origin. **Who it affects:** - Businesses open to the public (restaurants, hotels, stores, entertainment venues, etc.) - All customers who use these services **What would change:** The specific changes aren't detailed in this summary, but the bill would likely expand protections, clarify existing rules, or update enforcement mechanisms for anti-discrimination laws in public businesses. **Current status:** The bill is under review in a congressional committee and has not been voted on by the full House of Representatives. *Note: Without the full bill text, the specific changes proposed cannot be detailed here.*

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