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DemocratBill · H.R. 7988· House(119-HR-7988)

Safe Passage to the World Cup Act

Rep. Swalwell
Age: 46 years
California
Introduced
3/18/2026
Last activity
3/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Eric Swalwell
Cosponsors
Democrat - 3Republican - 0
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Safe Passage to the World Cup Act," restricts how federal money is used by certain agencies. It prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice from using funds for civil immigration enforcement on public transit or at transit hubs. This restriction applies to metropolitan statistical areas hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches or Fan Festivals. The timeframe for these restrictions is from June 11, 2026, through July 19, 2026. However, the law allows for exceptions in cases of exigent circumstances.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+2

    The bill provides a temporary reprieve from civil immigration enforcement on public transit and at transit hubs.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1

    The bill reduces the risk of immigration enforcement actions for low-income individuals using public transit.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+1

    The bill limits civil immigration enforcement in metropolitan areas where these populations may be more visible in transit hubs.

The opposite

  • Does this tighten control of the border?-2

    The bill restricts the ability of agencies to conduct civil immigration enforcement in specific transit locations.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill restricts the use of available federal funds for specific civil immigration enforcement activities.