# Plain Language Summary: World Cup Funding Bill

This bill would block the federal government from spending any money to support the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups until the U.S. Soccer Federation brings back a specific policy called Policy 604-1. Essentially, it's using federal funding as leverage to force the soccer organization to reinstate this particular rule.

The bill doesn't explain what Policy 604-1 actually is in the text provided, so the practical impact depends entirely on what that policy covers. Without knowing the details, it's hard to say exactly who this affects or why the bill's sponsor felt strongly enough about it to tie it to World Cup funding. What we do know is that if this bill passed, it would prevent federal dollars from going toward any World Cup-related expenses—whether that's infrastructure, security, promotion, or other costs—until the soccer federation complies with the demand to restore this policy.

In practical terms, this is a pretty unusual use of federal spending power. Rather than directly regulating what the U.S. Soccer Federation does, Congress would be saying "we won't fund these major sporting events unless you change your internal policies." It's a form of pressure that could affect planning for these international tournaments, though the real-world impact would depend on how much federal funding typically goes toward hosting the World Cup and how important that money is to making the events happen.

To prohibit the use of funds for the 2022 and 2026 World Cup until the date on which Policy 604-1 of the United States Soccer Federation is reinstated.

Gaetz, Matt

 <p>This bill prohibits the use of funds for the 2022 and 2026 World Cup until the date on which Policy 604-1 of the U.S. Soccer Federation (which requires players to stand respectfully during the national anthem) is reinstated.</p>