WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are ratcheting up security efforts ahead of major international sports events in the United States over the next three years, citing concerns from recent political attacks that could possibly put attendees and athletes at risk.

The House Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events in the United States met for a closed-door briefing on Wednesday to meet with the heads of security from FIFA and the Los Angeles Olympic Games Organizing Committee to discuss safety concerns ahead of the events in 2026 and 2028, respectively. The task force was created earlier this year in May to identify risks and strategize how to avoid large-scale attacks or security compromises.

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