Sponsors (27)
The resolution memorializes a senator and raises public warnings about alleged extremist statements, but does so in a way that risks stigmatizing a Muslim leader and politicizing Congress's record, potentially increasing social hostility toward Muslim communities.
State and local governments, and taxpayers: the resolution calls attention to alleged extremist or hostile statements by Omar Suleiman, which could inform public awareness and local/state vetting or security discussions.
Taxpayers: Congress formally records and memorializes Senator Lindsey Graham's public service and death, creating an official historical record.
Racial and religious minorities and affiliated organizations: the resolution singles out a named Muslim leader and his organization with allegations that could harm reputations without affording due-process protections.
Racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, and Muslim communities: by framing Islam-associated entities in a 'Sharia-Free America' context, the resolution could exacerbate anti-Muslim sentiment and stigmatization.
Taxpayers and state governments: the preamble assigns political blame and characterizations that may politicize congressional proceedings and deepen polarization.
Based on analysis of 1 section of legislative text.
Makes formal findings about Senator Graham's death and condemns Omar Suleiman's public celebration while documenting related allegations and a new partisan caucus.
Makes formal findings about the death of Senator Lindsey Graham on July 11, 2026, and condemns public statements celebrating his death by Omar Suleiman. The text records allegations about Suleiman's past conduct and affiliations, notes his prior May 9, 2019 invocation as Guest Chaplain to the House, identifies his role at the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and references the creation of a "Sharia-Free America Caucus."
Official title: Condemning Omar Suleiman for celebrating the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and acknowledging that House Democrats invited him to serve as the Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019.
Introduced July 15, 2026 by Beth Van Duyne · Last progress July 15, 2026