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Safe Passage to the World Cup Act

USA119th CongressHR-7988| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Eric Swalwell

Eric Swalwell

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Safe Passage to the World Cup Act," restricts the use of federal funds by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice for civil immigration enforcement activities. Specifically, it prohibits such enforcement on public transit or at public transit hubs within metropolitan statistical areas hosting a 2026 FIFA World Cup match or Fan Festival. The prohibition is temporary, effective from June 11, 2026, through July 19, 2026, coinciding with the World Cup event. However, this restriction does not apply under exigent circumstances , which include situations involving an imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to a person, threats to national security, immediate arrest or hot pursuit of dangerous individuals, or the imminent risk of evidence destruction in a criminal case.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7986: Save the World Cup Act

Safe Passage to the World Cup Act

USA119th CongressHR-7988| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This legislation, titled the "Safe Passage to the World Cup Act," restricts the use of federal funds by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice for civil immigration enforcement activities. Specifically, it prohibits such enforcement on public transit or at public transit hubs within metropolitan statistical areas hosting a 2026 FIFA World Cup match or Fan Festival. The prohibition is temporary, effective from June 11, 2026, through July 19, 2026, coinciding with the World Cup event. However, this restriction does not apply under exigent circumstances , which include situations involving an imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to a person, threats to national security, immediate arrest or hot pursuit of dangerous individuals, or the imminent risk of evidence destruction in a criminal case.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Eric Swalwell

Eric Swalwell

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7986: Save the World Cup Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted