Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL-01) introduced the CRUSADE Act — the Countering Radicalism Under Sharia and Defeating Extremism Act — on May 12, 2026, a bill that would require immigrants entering the United States as religious workers to explicitly disavow Sharia law and swear an oath affirming the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution before receiving a visa.

The legislation targets the EB-4 special immigrant religious worker visa category, which covers ministers, missionaries, religious educators, and support staff serving faith communities across America. Under Moore’s proposal, applicants in that subcategory would be required to submit a signed affirmation rejecting Sharia as a source of civil or criminal law superior to the Constitution as a condition of entry.

What the Bill Does

The CRUSADE Act would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1154) to add an ideological vetting requirement specifically for the EB-4 religious worker subcategory. Applicants would need to formally:

• Disavow Sharia law as a governing legal system superior to U.S. law
• Swear an oath affirming the Constitution as the supreme law of the land
• Complete the certification before a visa is granted or extended

Moore’s office emphasizes the bill is deliberately narrow — it does not apply to all immigrants, refugees, tourists, or other visa categories. It applies only to those seeking entry specifically as religious workers, a classification that grants access to pulpits, community centers, and faith-based institutions across the country. The full legislative text had not yet been assigned an H.R. number as of press time; Congress.gov will carry the complete bill text once formally filed.

Why Moore Is Pushing This Now

The Alabama Republican frames the legislation as a common-sense national security and constitutional fidelity measure. His press release points to specific Sharia doctrines that conflict with American law and values — among them, capital punishment for apostasy and blasphemy, unequal legal standing for women and non-Muslims, and the doctrine that divine religious law supersedes civil government.

Moore is no stranger to the topic. In March 2026, he introduced the “Defeat Sharia Law in America Act,” which sought to clarify that Sharia-based discrimination violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The CRUSADE Act builds on that effort, moving from domestic courts to the immigration front door.

Supporters draw a direct parallel to the naturalization oath already required of all citizens under 8 U.S.C. § 1448, arguing that asking would-be religious leaders to affirm constitutional supremacy is not a new concept — it is an extension of a principle America has always applied to those who seek full membership in the republic.

Cosponsors and Support

The bill launched with a small but vocal coalition of House Republicans backing it from the outset. Cosponsors include Reps. Clay Fuller (R-GA-14), Andy Ogles (R-TN-05), and Josh Brecheen (R-OK-02) — all members with strong records on border security and religious liberty. Moore’s announcement on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) drew hundreds of likes and reposts within hours of publication.

A Bold Stand for Constitutional Supremacy

The CRUSADE Act enters a long-running national effort to protect American civil society from legal frameworks that are fundamentally incompatible with the Constitution. More than a dozen states have already enacted “American Laws for American Courts” (ALAC) statutes, barring enforcement of any foreign legal system that violates constitutional rights. The CRUSADE Act takes that same protective instinct to the federal level — and applies it where it matters most: at the front door.

Defenders of the bill are clear: this legislation targets a legal doctrine, not a faith. Asking those who wish to serve as religious leaders on American soil to affirm that the Constitution — not a foreign religious code — is the supreme law of the land is not a radical ask. It is a reasonable, principled condition. Naturalization already demands it of citizens; extending that expectation to religious worker visa holders is simply consistent governance.

With Sharia-based honor violence, apostasy persecution, and gender inequality documented in communities across the Western world, the CRUSADE Act represents a timely and necessary safeguard. America has always welcomed those who come in peace and in fidelity to its founding charter. Rep. Moore’s bill ensures that standard is upheld at every entry point.

As of publication, no committee referral or hearing has been scheduled. With a Republican-controlled Congress committed to border security and constitutional integrity, the bill’s advancement through the House Judiciary or Homeland Security committees will be closely watched. Faith & Freedom News will continue to monitor this legislation. For the most current bill status, visit Congress.gov or Rep. Moore’s official website.