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Senate Passes Bill Granting D.C. Control of 170-Acre RFK Stadium Site by Unanimous Consent, Boosting Commanders' Stadium Prospects

Dec 21, 2024, 06:49 AM

The U.S. Senate has unexpectedly passed a bill granting the District of Columbia control over the RFK Stadium site, a significant development for the Washington Commanders' potential return to the area. The bill, which was passed unanimously in a late-night vote, allows D.C. to negotiate the redevelopment of the 170-acre site, previously home to the Commanders, who left in 1997. This legislative victory comes after the measure was initially stripped from a government funding bill, leading to uncertainty about the future of the site. The Commanders' owner, Josh Harris, expressed gratitude for the bipartisan support that made this breakthrough possible, stating that it provides D.C. with the opportunity to decide on the site's future. The bill now heads to President Biden for approval, further solidifying the Commanders' chances of establishing a new stadium in Washington, D.C.