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US HB7986
Bill
Status
3/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nellie Pou
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice from using federal funds for civil immigration enforcement within one mile of any 2026 FIFA World Cup match or FIFA Fan Festival
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Creates exceptions for "exigent circumstances" including imminent risk of death, violence, terrorism, threats to national security, hot pursuit of dangerous individuals, or imminent destruction of criminal evidence
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Introduced March 18, 2026 by Rep. Pou with three cosponsors (Swalwell, McIver, Thompson of Mississippi) and referred to House Judiciary Committee
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Applies specifically to civil immigration enforcement under the Immigration and Nationality Act, not criminal enforcement actions
Legislative Description
Save the World Cup Act
Immigration
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
3/18/2026