From a chant by fans in a stadium in France, “Equal pay!” is now the essence of a bill introduced by Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) on Tuesday.
The bill would withhold federal funds from efforts related to the United States’ hosting of the 2026 World Cup until the U.S. Soccer Federation agrees to give its national women’s and men’s teams the same compensation.
“The clear unequitable pay between the U.S. men’s and women’s soccer teams is unacceptable and I’m glad the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team latest victory is causing public outcry,” Manchin said in a statement.