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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 111 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        H.Con.Res.111
                                         Agreed to June 12, 2018        

                     One Hundred Fifteenth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America

                          AT THE SECOND SESSION

         Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
           the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen

                          Concurrent Resolution

Whereas soccer is one of the fastest growing and most popular sports in 
  the world and the FIFA World Cup competition is the single most 
  important event in that sport;

Whereas the United States successfully hosted in nine cities throughout 
  the Nation the 1994 FIFA World Cup competition, which was broadcast 
  to billions of fans around the world and set an attendance record of 
  nearly 3.6 million, which remains unbroken today;

Whereas the 1994 FIFA World Cup competition served as a catalyst for 
  the increased popularity and development of the game throughout the 
  United States, as well as the introduction of Major League Soccer, 
  the United States national first division professional soccer league;

Whereas United States Soccer Federation and its counterparts in Canada 
  and Mexico have established a United Bid Committee to prepare and 
  submit an unprecedented joint bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup 
  competition in North America;

Whereas Canada, the United States, and Mexico share core beliefs in 
  justice, freedom, equality, and opportunity, and have a long history 
  of partnership, innovation, and growth together on our shared 
  continent;

Whereas for the first time in history the 2026 FIFA World Cup will 
  include teams from 48 nations and presents an opportunity for Canada, 
  Mexico, and the United States as host countries to demonstrate the 
  highest achievable standards and serve as a benchmark for future 
  organizers;

Whereas North America is home to one of the most competitive and 
  advanced professional sports landscapes in the world that is 
  continually updating to take advantage of the latest innovations and 
  modernizations;

Whereas numerous American cities have been named by the United Bid 
  Committee as candidates to serve as hosts to FIFA World Cup matches 
  in 2026, with each of these cities embodying the diversity and 
  enthusiasm shared by the entire Nation and guaranteeing each 
  participating team and its followers a ``home team'' atmosphere;

Whereas the United States and its neighbors offer FIFA a valuable and 
  receptive market within which to further develop the sport of soccer, 
  which in turn will have significant impact on and off the field in 
  both the United States and throughout the world;

Whereas the United States possesses all necessary state-of-the-art 
  infrastructure in its stadiums and potential host cities to ensure 
  that the competition sets a new standard of quality, comfort, 
  security, and safety for players, officials, spectators, media, and 
  sponsors alike;

Whereas hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the 
  United States promises record-setting attendance and financial 
  performance, allowing revenues and tourism generated by the 
  competition to be used for the further development of soccer, FIFA's 
  objectives of positive social and environmental change, and further 
  economic growth throughout our Nation;

Whereas hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition in Canada, Mexico, 
  and the United States would serve as a tremendous impetus to national 
  and international goodwill, as the competition would bring people 
  from many nations, along with a diverse public, together under one 
  banner of peace, friendship, and spirited and fair competition;

Whereas the historical tradition of inclusivity in the United States is 
  shared by Canada and Mexico and the three countries are eager to 
  welcome the players, spectators, and visitors who may travel to North 
  America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games; and

Whereas pursuant to FIFA bidding procedures, the President of the 
  United States and certain Federal agencies have been asked to issue 
  guarantees that upon authorization or appropriation, would establish 
  the conditions required to help make the 2026 FIFA World Cup 
  competition the most successful in history: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
        (1) recognizes and supports the efforts of the United Bid 
    Committee to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition to Canada, 
    Mexico, and the United States;
        (2) encourages the President of the United States and 
    appropriate Federal agencies to support the United Bid Committee in 
    its efforts to meet all requirements for the United States to 
    jointly host with Canada and Mexico the 2026 FIFA World Cup 
    competition; and
        (3) stands prepared to give full consideration to legislative 
    proposals or other requests by the President to provide support 
    related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition, if Canada, Mexico, 
    and the United States are selected to host this event.
Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.
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