Safe Passage to the World Cup Act

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 18Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

**Safe Passage to the World Cup Act (HR 7988)** **What it does:** This bill would create a special temporary visa program allowing foreign visitors to enter the United States specifically to attend World Cup soccer matches. **Who it affects:** - International soccer fans who want to travel to the U.S. for World Cup games - U.S. immigration and border security agencies - Host cities and venues staging World Cup matches **What would change:** Foreign visitors could apply for streamlined, temporary visas designed specifically for World Cup attendance, potentially making it easier and faster for international fans to get permission to enter the country during the tournament period. This would supplement the regular visa process with World Cup-specific procedures. **Current status:** The bill is currently under review in congressional committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House or Senate.

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