B26-0119

Official Sports Capital of the United States Designation Act of 2025

Complete·12/19/25

The bill designates Washington, D.C. as the Official Sports Capital of the United States.

The District of Columbia B26-0119, passed in 2025, designates Washington, D.C. as the Official Sports Capital of the United States. The bill includes partnerships with professional, collegiate, and amateur sports teams to engage residents and visitors. It also mandates marketing and branding efforts to highlight the District’s role as the nation’s premier sports hub. The Washington Convention and Sports Authority (Events DC) must submit a report to the Council within 120 days of the act's effective date, detailing the implementation of the plan.

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Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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History

Dec 19, 2025

Council

Law L26-0057, Effective from Dec 11, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 013998

Oct 28, 2025

Council

Transmitted to Congress

Oct 23, 2025

Council

Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0158