Bill
B 26-0119
Designates DC as the Official Sports Capital of the United States, enabling branding and tourism efforts to boost sports-driven local economic activity.
The bill’s title indicates its primary purpose is to formally designate an entity (most likely the District of Columbia or a named locality within it) as the “Official Sports Capital of the United States.” Such designation bills are typically ceremonial and intended to recognize a place’s role or reputation in sports, to support branding, tourism, and economic development.
The actual bill text was not included in the materials provided. Based on the title and common practice for designation acts, the measure likely includes some or all of the following:
- Formal declaration naming the designated entity the “Official Sports Capital of the United States.”
- Findings or legislative “whereas” clauses summarizing reasons for the designation (e.g., number of teams, sporting venues, events, sports-related economic activity).
- Authorization for the District (or designated entity) to use the title in marketing and signage.
- Direction to relevant agencies (e.g., Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development or tourism agencies) to incorporate the designation into promotional materials.
- An effective date clause.
- No or minimal appropriations language (designation acts are often non‑appropriative).
To know exact provisions (language, any required actions, or funding), consult the full text of Act A26-0158.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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