Posted 2/29/2024, 12:44:44 AM
House Passes RFK Stadium Redevelopment Bill Amid Debate Over Commanders' Future Home
- House passes bipartisan bill to allow D.C. to redevelop RFK Stadium site into mixed-use development
- Goal is to turn current eyesore into economic boost for D.C.; could include new stadium for Washington Commanders
- Maryland delegation opposed; trying to keep Commanders at FedEx Field
- Bill faces challenges in Senate and from D.C. Council on public financing of potential new stadium
- If passed, would transfer control of 174-acre site from federal government to D.C. for 99 years at no cost