Pennsylvania HR444: A Resolution designating September 18, 2026, as "Fútbol Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating September 18, 2026, as "Fútbol Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, March 18, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating September 18, 2026, as "Fútbol Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Fútbol, also known as soccer, is the most popular sport in the world with more than 3.5 billion fans; and WHEREAS, The sport as we know it today has its roots in late 19th century Britain during the period of industrialization and urbanization, where industrial workers, who often had Saturday afternoons off work, played in and spectated games organized by churches, trade unions and schools; and WHEREAS, Once fútbol spread to the rest of Europe, the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was founded in Paris in 1904 to serve as the governing body of fútbol, and today consists of 205 member associations, 300,000 clubs and more than 240 million registered players; and WHEREAS, Fútbol is a unique sport that unites people all around the world, crossing origins, social classes and gender, and even stimulating economic development where it is played; and WHEREAS, Christian Pulisic, born in Hershey on September 18, 1998, is known internationally as one of the greatest fútbol players from the United States; and WHEREAS, Growing up in Hershey, Mr. Pulisic went to Hersheypark every summer and developed his love for fútbol with the encouragement of his parents, Kelley and Mark Pulisic, who he credits with instilling in him at a young age the confidence …

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Sponsors

• David Madsen (D, 104) · primary sponsor
• Nathan Davidson (D, 103)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Jill Cooper (R, 55)
• Justin Fleming (D, 105)
• Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• Mehaffie III, Thomas L. (R, 106)

Latest actions

1. June 10, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 10, 2026
2. June 10, 2026: Adopted, June 10, 2026 (199-3)
3. June 9, 2026: Reported as committed, June 9, 2026
4. March 18, 2026: Referred to TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, March 18, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR0444, RC 1149 (June 10, 2026): 199 yea, 3 nay, passed
• House Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development: Report Bill As Committed (June 9, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR444?

HR444 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating September 18, 2026, as "Fútbol Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR444 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating September 18, 2026, as "Fútbol Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR444?

Passed both chambers as of June 10, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 10, 2026 (June 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HR444?

David Madsen (D, 104), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR444?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr444