Safe Passage to the World Cup Act
This bill restricts the use of federal funds for immigration enforcement on public transit and at transit hubs during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It directly affects the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice by prohibiting civil immigration enforcement activities in metropolitan areas hosting World Cup matches or fan festivals from June 11, 2026, through July 19, 2026. The restriction applies except in cases of exigent circumstances, which include imminent threats of death or violence, national security risks, immediate arrest of dangerous individuals, or the need to prevent destruction of evidence. The law defines these exceptions to allow enforcement when there is an immediate risk to public safety or national security.
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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
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Eric Swalwell
DDemocratic
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Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
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LaMonica McIver
DDemocratic
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Nellie Pou
DDemocratic
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