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Equal Pay for Athletes: The GOALS Act

This act aims to ensure equal pay for the U.S. Men's and Women's National Soccer Teams. If the U.S. Soccer Federation does not agree to equal pay, the federal government cannot fund the organization of the 2026 World Cup in the U.S.
Key points
Prohibits the use of federal funds for the 2026 World Cup unless equal pay is provided to both national teams.
Affects funding for host cities, state/local agencies, the U.S. Soccer Federation, and international organizations (CONCACAF, FIFA).
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Additional Information
GOALS Act
Print number: HR 1644
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Process start date: 2021-03-08