Washington, March 31 (NationPress) Republican legislators orchestrated a synchronized debate on the House floor to advocate for new legislation aimed at curbing the influence of Sharia law, asserting that “seven bills are prepared” to prevent any foreign religious code from infiltrating the US legal system.

The hour-long special session was spearheaded by Keith Self and Chip Roy, who co-chair the Sharia Free America Caucus. They indicated that the caucus has rapidly expanded since its inception three months ago.

Self informed the House that the caucus now boasts 60 members from 25 states across the nation, highlighting a growing concern among the public.

Positioning the issue as fundamental to constitutional rights, Self declared: “America was founded on a timeless principle, individual freedom, secured by self-government under a clear and supreme rule of constitutional law.”

Roy emphasized that lawmakers must address what he termed a broader ideological threat. “You cannot win a war that you do not acknowledge exists,” he asserted.

Representatives who participated in this debate included Randy Weber, Mark Harris, Mary Miller, Russ Fulcher, Buddy Carter, Barry Moore, Sheri Biggs, Randy Fine, Eli Crane, and Scott Perry.

Several lawmakers reiterated that the US Constitution must remain the only legal authority. Weber stated: “There is one law of the land, the Constitution of the United States, period.” Fulcher added: “Sharia law cannot coexist with the US Constitution and the American rule of law.”

The representatives linked their concerns to recent security issues. Self remarked, “March has seen multiple incidents related to Islamist extremism,” while others cautioned about perceived threats from within.

Texas played a prominent role in the discussion. Self pointed out a mosque-related development in Plano, alleging it was “a parallel society… a de facto Sharia enclave” operating in his district. He also referenced a proposed larger housing project currently facing regulatory and legal challenges.

Lawmakers called for legislative action, with Self asserting “seven bills are ready” to counter what they deemed Sharia’s encroachment. Moore stated, “No foreign legal code should ever have an impact on American courts,” while Biggs remarked, “If you come to America, you must comply with American laws, period.”

Fine labeled the moment significant, stating lawmakers were discussing “openly and honestly about one of the greatest threats facing the United States today.”

Caucus leaders encouraged wider participation. Self invited colleagues, “Republican or Democrat,” to support the initiative, emphasizing the aim to uphold “one nation, one constitution, one rule of law.”