HR 7986
Save the World Cup Act
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Bill overview
This bill restricts the use of federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to conduct civil immigration enforcement activities near locations associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Specifically, it prohibits enforcement actions within one mile of World Cup matches and Fan Festivals, except in cases of immediate danger to life, national security, or the pursuit of a serious criminal suspect. The bill aims to protect fans and participants during the international soccer event. It is intended to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for those attending the World Cup.
Key provisions
- Prohibits federal funds from being used for civil immigration enforcement within one mile of World Cup matches.
- Prohibits federal funds from being used for civil immigration enforcement within one mile of FIFA Fan Festivals.
- Defines ‘exigent circumstances’ as including imminent threats to life, national security, or public safety.
- Applies to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice.
- Specifically targets activities under immigration laws.
- Relates to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Who is affected
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Justice
- Immigrants
- World Cup Attendees
- FIFA
Notable changes
- Creates a geographic restriction on immigration enforcement activities during the World Cup.
- Establishes a specific exception for ‘exigent circumstances’ that could override the restriction.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. R. 7986
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To provide that no Federal funds made available to the Department of Homeland Security or Department of Justice may be used to carry out any civil immigration enforcement activity within one mile of any 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup match or Fan Festival, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Save the World Cup Act
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In this section, the term exigent circumstances
means a situation involving any of the following:
The imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to a person, including in the case of terrorism (as such term is defined in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)).
The imminent risk to the national security of the United States.
The immediate arrest or hot pursuit of an individual presenting an imminent risk to public safety, including relating to death, violence, or physical harm to a person.
The imminent risk of destruction of evidence that is material to an ongoing criminal case.