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HR 7982

Protect World Cup Attendees Act

119th Congress Introduced by LaMonica McIver and 3 co-sponsors

Establishes federal security and protective measures for U.S. attendees at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in America.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 7982

Legislative bill overview

HR 7982 is legislation designed to establish security and protection measures for American attendees at the FIFA World Cup, which the United States will host in 2026. The bill addresses concerns about crowd safety, potential security threats, and visitor protections during the international sporting event.

Why is this important

The 2026 World Cup will draw millions of domestic and international visitors to U.S. venues, creating significant security and public safety challenges. Establishing clear federal protections and coordination mechanisms can help prevent incidents, streamline emergency response, and protect both attendees and host communities from potential threats ranging from terrorism to crowd management failures.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal vs. state/local authority: Questions about appropriate division of security responsibility and funding between federal government and state/local jurisdictions hosting World Cup events
  • Cost and budget allocation: Uncertainty about whether federal government will fund these protections or impose unfunded mandates on states and municipalities
  • Privacy and surveillance concerns: Potential civil liberties debate over what security measures (facial recognition, heightened surveillance) are acceptable at public events

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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