A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Safe Passage to the World Cup Act," restricts how federal money is used by certain agencies. It prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice from using funds for civil immigration enforcement on public transit or at transit hubs. This restriction applies to metropolitan statistical areas hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches or Fan Festivals. The timeframe for these restrictions is from June 11, 2026, through July 19, 2026. However, the law allows for exceptions in cases of exigent circumstances.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +2
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill provides a temporary reprieve from civil immigration enforcement on public transit and at transit hubs.
- Scored +1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill reduces the risk of immigration enforcement actions for low-income individuals using public transit.
- Scored +1
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill limits civil immigration enforcement in metropolitan areas where these populations may be more visible in transit hubs.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill restricts the ability of agencies to conduct civil immigration enforcement in specific transit locations.
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill restricts the use of available federal funds for specific civil immigration enforcement activities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Restriction on civil immigration enforcement on public transit: This provision ensures that no federal funds are used for civil immigration enforcement on public transit or at transit hubs during the specified World Cup period, except in emergencies (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limitation on enforcement capabilities: The bill prevents the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice from using federal funds for civil immigration enforcement activities on public transit or at transit hubs, which could impact enforcement unless an exigent circumstance exists (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill provides a temporary reprieve from civil immigration enforcement on public transit and at transit hubs. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill limits civil immigration enforcement in metropolitan areas where these populations may be more visible in transit hubs. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill reduces the risk of immigration enforcement actions for low-income individuals using public transit. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill limits enforcement activities in major metropolitan areas hosting the World Cup.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill restricts the use of available federal funds for specific civil immigration enforcement activities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill protects public transit from civil immigration enforcement activities during the World Cup period.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — By restricting civil enforcement actions on transit, the bill reduces the immediate risk of enforcement actions against immigrants in those areas. Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill restricts the ability of agencies to conduct civil immigration enforcement in specific transit locations.
- 3/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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