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Committee approves bill declaring D.C. the nation’s "sports capital," directs Events DC to prepare plan
Summary
At-large Councilmember Kenya McDuffie, chair of the Council's Committee on Business and Economic Development, convened an additional committee meeting Friday, July 11, 2025, and moved approval of a committee print of a bill that would designate the District of Columbia as the "official sports capital of the United States."
At-large Councilmember Kenya McDuffie, chair of the Council's Committee on Business and Economic Development, convened an additional committee meeting Friday, July 11, 2025, and moved approval of a committee print of a bill that would designate the District of Columbia as the "official sports capital of the United States." The committee met by Zoom and streamed the session on the Council website.
The measure, introduced Feb. 6, 2025 and referred to the committee on Feb. 18, 2025, directs the Washington Convention and Sports Authority, known as Events DC, to develop a strategic plan to promote the District under the proposed designation and to prioritize investment in youth athletic programs and partnerships. The…
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