Protect World Cup Attendees Act
This bill prohibits the use of specific federal Homeland Security grant funds for civil immigration enforcement activities during a defined period from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It directly affects state and local entities receiving funds under the State Homeland Security Grant program, restricting them from participating in Section 287(g) programs or conducting civil immigration enforcement during the covered time period. The law allows exceptions only for urgent situations involving imminent threats to life, national security, public safety, or evidence preservation. The legislation is titled the "Protect World Cup Attendees Act," indicating its purpose is to safeguard attendees of the 2026 World Cup event.
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Introduction
Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mar 18, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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LaMonica McIver
DDemocratic
Co
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
Co
Eric Swalwell
DDemocratic
Co
Nellie Pou
DDemocratic
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