US HB7207 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on June 15 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 15 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
| Rep. Matt Gaetz [R-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2020-06-15 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB3917 (Related) 2019-07-23 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
SB2062 (Related) 2019-07-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SB2062 (Related) 2019-07-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Subjects
Appropriations
Athletes
International organizations and cooperation
Music
National symbols
Professional sports
Protest and dissent
Sports and recreation
Athletes
International organizations and cooperation
Music
National symbols
Professional sports
Protest and dissent
Sports and recreation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7207/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7207/BILLS-116hr7207ih.pdf |
