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US HB7986

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nellie Pou

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Introduced March 18, 2026 by Rep. Pou with three cosponsors (Swalwell, McIver, Thompson of Mississippi) and referred to House Judiciary Committee

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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