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Save the World Cup Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 7986 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
9
Latest action
Mar 18, 2026

What it does

The Save the World Cup Act would prohibit the use of federal funds by the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Justice to conduct civil immigration enforcement activities within one mile of any 2026 FIFA World Cup match or Fan Festival, except in exigent circumstances such as imminent threats to life, national security, or public safety. The bill aims to ensure that immigration enforcement does not interfere with the safety and accessibility of World Cup events for attendees, participants, and the public. It applies specifically to civil immigration enforcement under federal immigration law and does not affect criminal enforcement or other federal operations. The restriction…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Mar 18, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Mar 18, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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