Bill · H.R. 7986· House(119-HR-7986)
Save the World Cup Act
- Introduced
- 3/18/2026
- Last activity
- 3/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Nellie Pou
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Save the World Cup Act," restricts how federal money is used during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It prevents the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice from using funds for civil immigration enforcement activities within one mile of any match or Fan Festival. This restriction applies unless there are exigent circumstances involved. The bill aims to limit these specific enforcement activities near these events.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?+3
The bill creates a geographic zone where civil immigration enforcement activities are prohibited except in exigent circumstances.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+2
The bill limits civil immigration enforcement activities that frequently impact Hispanic communities near the designated event zones.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The restriction on civil immigration enforcement may provide increased stability for low-income immigrant populations during the event period.
The opposite
Does this tighten control of the border?-2
The bill limits the ability of federal agencies to carry out civil immigration enforcement near World Cup events.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill restricts the use of existing federal funds for specific civil immigration enforcement activities near World Cup venues.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Limitation of Enforcement Activities: By prohibiting civil immigration enforcement within one mile of matches or Fan Festivals, the bill limits the scope of enforcement actions near these specific locations (Section 2(a)).
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Protection during Exigent Circumstances: The bill allows for actions when there is an imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm, including terrorism, which protects public safety during emergencies (Section 2(b)(1)).
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National Security Safeguards: Funds can still be used if there is an imminent risk to the national security of the United States (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Public Safety and Evidence Preservation: The bill allows for activity in cases involving the immediate arrest or hot pursuit of individuals presenting a risk to public safety, or to prevent the destruction of evidence in criminal cases (Section 2(b)(3) and (4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Immigration Enforcement: The bill prevents the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice from carrying out civil immigration enforcement activities near World Cup matches or Fan Festivals, which could impact those currently under enforcement actions (Section 2(a)).
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+3Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+1Improves Border Security-2
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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