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Equal Pay for Athletes: Give Our Athletes Level Salaries (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 provide equitable pay, federal funds will be withheld from supporting the 2026 World Cup. This means taxpayer money will not be used to support the event until pay equality is achieved.
Key points
Prohibits federal funding for the 2026 World Cup unless the U.S. Soccer Federation provides equitable pay to both men's and women's national teams.
The act seeks to promote pay equality in sports by influencing the allocation of public funds.
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Print number: 117_S_1978
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2021-06-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GOALS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1978.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits federal funding for the 2026 World Cup unless the U.S. Soccer Federation provides equitable pay to both men's and women's national teams.
  • The act seeks to promote pay equality in sports by influencing the allocation of public funds.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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