Bill · H.R. 7982· House(119-HR-7982)
Protect World Cup Attendees Act
- Introduced
- 3/18/2026
- Last activity
- 3/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- LaMonica McIver
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protect World Cup Attendees Act," restricts how certain Federal funds can be used. It targets entities receiving funds under specific sections of an Act related to H. Con. Res. 14. During a specific time period in 2026, these entities are prohibited from participating in certain immigration programs or carrying out civil immigration enforcement. These restrictions apply unless there are exigent circumstances.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The bill explicitly prohibits civil immigration enforcement and participation in 287(g) programs during the designated window.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+3
The restriction on civil immigration enforcement provides greater protection against enforcement actions for Hispanic communities during the covered period.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Restricting immigration enforcement may provide greater stability for low-income immigrant households during the specified period.
The opposite
Does this tighten control of the border?-3
The bill restricts the ability of grant recipients to conduct civil immigration enforcement or participate in 287(g) programs during the covered period.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restriction on Civil Immigration Enforcement: Under Section 2(a), entities receiving specific Federal funds cannot carry out any civil immigration enforcement activity during the covered time period. This ensures that these funds are not used for such activities between June 11, 2026, and July 19, 2026 (Section 2(a) and 2(b)(1)).
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Restriction on Immigration Programs: The bill prevents entities from participating in any program under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act during the covered time period, except in exigent circumstances (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limitations During Non-Exigent Situations: The bill restricts the ability of fund recipients to participate in immigration programs or enforcement activities unless a situation meets the specific definition of an exigent circumstance (Section 2(a)).
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Restricted Enforcement Capabilities: Because the prohibitions are in place from June 11, 2026, to July 19, 2026, entities may be unable to carry out civil immigration enforcement or participate in 287(g) programs unless there is an imminent risk of death, violence, physical harm, threat to national security, or destruction of evidence (Section 2(a) and 2(b)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+4Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+2Improves Border Security-3
- 3/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey
Eric SwalwellDemocrat · California
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi