H.Res. 1353

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1353 Introduced in House (IH)]

<DOC>

119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1353

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the 
Department of State's efforts to prevent the Islamic Revolutionary 
Guard Corps (IRGC) from embedding themselves within the Iranian 
National Football Delegation during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and to 
limit the delegation's presence in the United States to the minimum 
time necessary for scheduled match play.

_______________________________________________________________________

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 9, 2026

Mr. Steube (for himself, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Biggs of 
South Carolina, Mr. Bost, Mr. Mills, Mr. Harrigan, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Fine, 
Mr. Miller of Ohio, and Mr. Crane) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the 
Department of State's efforts to prevent the Islamic Revolutionary 
Guard Corps (IRGC) from embedding themselves within the Iranian 
National Football Delegation during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and to 
limit the delegation's presence in the United States to the minimum 
time necessary for scheduled match play.

Whereas the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is designated by the United 
States as a foreign terrorist organization, and has a history of 
utilizing diplomatic events as vehicles to gather intelligence and 
pursue malign activities against the United States and its allies;
Whereas the Iranian regime has previously used athletic competition as a guise 
for IRGC personnel to infiltrate sovereign borders, including the United 
States;
Whereas the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted in part by the United States, and 
the Iranian National Football Delegation is expected to travel to the 
United States for scheduled matches;
Whereas the Department of State maintains the authority to restrict the travel 
of foreign nationals associated with state sponsors of terrorism by 
whatever means they deem necessary;
Whereas it is in the national security interest of the United States to prevent 
IRGC operatives or persons associated with the IRGC from entering the 
country; and
Whereas it is likewise in the national security interest of the United States to 
ensure that the Iranian National Football Delegation remains in the 
United States only for the minimum time necessary to participate in 
scheduled World Cup matches: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the Department of State's efforts to prevent 
any member, associate, or affiliate of the Islamic 
Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from embedding themselves in 
the Iranian National Football Delegation during the 2026 FIFA 
World Cup; and
(2) supports the Department of State's efforts to limit the 
Iranian National Football Delegation's physical presence in the 
United States to the shortest period necessary to participate 
in scheduled World Cup matches.
<all>