S. 1978 — Introduced in Senate

II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1978 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 8, 2021Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Cardin, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Brown, Mr. Blumenthal, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. Cantwell, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mr. Warner) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To prohibit the use of funds for the 2026 World Cup unless the United States Soccer Federation provides equitable pay to the members of the United States Women's National Team and the United States Men's National Team. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Give Our Athletes Level Salaries Act or the GOALS Act. 2. Prohibition on use of funds for 2026 World Cup Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be appropriated or otherwise made available to provide support for the 2026 World Cup, including support for a host city, a participating State or local agency, the United States Soccer Federation, the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), or the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), until the date on which the United States Soccer Federation agrees to provide equitable pay to the members of the United States Women's National Team and the United States Men's National Team.