Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1681: Atlanta World Cup Host Committee; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, March 12, 2026
A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Commending the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Commending the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, in June 2022, Atlanta, Georgia, was selected through a highly competitive bid process to serve as one of the 16 host cities across three different countries for the FIFA World Cup 2026, one of the world's most prestigious international sporting events; and WHEREAS, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will occur over a month in Georgia, with the first group match in Atlanta on June 15, 2026, and the semi-final match on July 15, 2026; and WHEREAS, Atlanta, Georgia, was awarded eight FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, the second highest number of matches, which includes five group stage matches, a round of match, a round of 16 match, and a semi-final match; and WHEREAS, this summer, Atlanta and the State of Georgia will welcome Cabo Verde, Haiti, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Spain, South Africa, Uzbekistan, European Play-Off D Winner, and Intercontinental Play-Off 1 Winner; and WHEREAS, The Atlanta Sports Council spearheaded the bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2026 alongside its partners in the community and state, including the Atlanta Convention & H. R. 1681 LC 112 3868 Visitors Bureau, Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment, Georgia World Congress Center Authority, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Metro Atlanta Chamber, the City of Atlanta, and the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Hatchett, Matt (R, 155) · primary sponsor
- Chuck Efstration (R, 104)
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, 141)
- Matthew Gambill (R, 15)
- Kasey Carpenter (R, 4)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1681?
- HR1681 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Atlanta World Cup Host Committee; commend.
- What does HR1681 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Commending the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1681?
- Passed both chambers as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1681?
- Hatchett, Matt (R, 155), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1681?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74063
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