2026 FIFA World Cup - Protection of Human Rights
Sponsor: Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk (District 21)Committee: Rules and Executive NominationsSubject: Human RelationsStatus: Hearing 2/24 at 2:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Supporting the fundamental requirements for United 2026 as laid out in FIFA's 'Proposal for a United Human Rights Strategy'; and encouraging all host stadiums, cities, ports of entry, and fan zones to provide certain atmospheres, experiences, and policies for fans, spectators, players, officials, and volunteers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 13Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Moran, Patrick | AFSCME 3 | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Basler, David | AFSCME 434 | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | English, Marietta | AFT-Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gaber, Corey | BTU | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plaine, Mary | Baltimore Musicians Union | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harris, Herb | Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Opfer, Shannon | CWA State Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Edwards, Donna | MD DC AFL-CIO | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ascher, Jasonlobbyist | Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | O'Donnell, Patricia | SAG-AFTRA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kasecamp, Larry | SMART TD | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Renne, Gino | UFCW 1994 - MCGEO | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Pena-Melnyk, Delegate Pena-Melnyklegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
AFSCME 3FAV 1
AFSCME 434FAV 1
AFT-MarylandFAV 1
BTUFAV 1
CWA State CouncilFAV 1
MD DC AFL-CIOFAV 1
SAG-AFTRAFAV 1
SMART TDFAV 1
UFCW 1994 - MCGEOFAV 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVAscher, JasonMid-Atlantic Pipe TradesRegistered for: Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association; UA Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 486