H.R. 7982: Protect World Cup Attendees Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: March 18, 2026
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (March 18, 2026)
Protect World Cup Attendees Act
This bill bars any entity receiving FIFA World Cup Federal assistance from enforcing immigration law or assisting Federal immigration authorities under 287(g) beginning at 12:01 a.m. on June 11, 2026, and concluding at 11:59 p.m. on July 19, 2026.
Rep. Nellie Pou (D-NJ-9) (March 18, 2026)
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) (March 18, 2026)
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS-2) (March 18, 2026)