# 98-hjres-219: A joint resolution declaring the support of the United States Government for efforts of the United States Soccer Federation to bring the World Cup to the United States in 1986, designating the Secretary of Commerce as the official representative of the United States Government to the Federation Internationale de Football Association, and for other purposes.

98-hjres-219, A joint resolution declaring the support of the United States Government for efforts of the United States Soccer Federation to bring the World Cup to the United States in 1986, designating the Secretary of Commerce as the official representative of the United States Government to the Federation Internationale de Football Association, and for other purposes., is a 98th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ); status Became Public Law No: 98-31. (as of 2025-10-20).

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## Facts
- Bill: 98-hjres-219
- Congress: 98
- Title: A joint resolution declaring the support of the United States Government for efforts of the United States Soccer Federation to bring the World Cup to the United States in 1986, designating the Secretary of Commerce as the official representative of the United States Government to the Federation Internationale de Football Association, and for other purposes.
- Status: Became Public Law No: 98-31.
- Introduced: 1983-03-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Sports and Recreation
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-10-20

## Summary

A joint resolution declaring the support of the United States Government for efforts of the United States Soccer Federation to bring the World Cup to the United States in 1986, designating the Secretary of Commerce as the official representative of the United States Government to the Federation Internationale de Football Association, and for other purposes.

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## Sources
- [98-hjres-219 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/house-joint-resolution/219)

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