U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and his colleagues successfully helped convince the administration to establish a Subcommittee on Large Scale Sporting Events in preparation for several U.S.-hosted international sporting events over the next decade.
“I applaud the Department of Commerce for following our calls to establish a committee to provide fans and athletes with a safe, efficient, and memorable experience,” Sen. Moran said on Oct. 30.
In August, Sen. Moran and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), co-chairs of the Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus, alongside 19 of their colleagues called on President Joe Biden to establish a White House Task Force in preparation of several U.S.-hosted international sporting events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2028 and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
On Wednesday, the Commerce Department, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, announced that the Tourism Policy Council will establish a Subcommittee on Large Scale Sporting Events to help ensure the safety and preparedness for these sporting events.
“Kansas City and other major cities across the country are poised to host some of the world’s most renowned sporting events that will showcase our country and bolster our economy,” said Sen. Moran. “These games will require a coordinated effort at every level of government to make certain athletes and fans remain safe and have a seamless experience traveling to and from the events.”
Among the lawmakers who joined Sens. Moran and Klobuchar in requesting the establishment of this committee were U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV).
“As hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics and Paralympic games, the United States has a unique opportunity to strengthen our economy and showcase America’s global leadership,” said Sen. Klobuchar. “Thank you to Secretary Blinken and Raimondo for taking action to welcome visitors to the U.S. by ensuring those traveling to the games have a seamless and safe experience.”