A ‘historic’ win for D.C. after RFK stadium bill passes in Congress
In a stunning win for the nation’s capital, the District is set to control the land surrounding RFK Stadium, possibly allowing the Washington Commanders to return to their old home, after Congress passed legislation allowing the city to redevelop the federal property — a political miracle that unfolded in the twilight hours of the year’s congressional session and after almost every avenue for the legislation appeared exhausted.
Senate passes RFK Stadium land bill, giving the Washington Commanders a major off-the-field win
The Washington Commanders' path to returning to nation's capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended with a late reprieve. The U.S.
RFK stadium deal barred from government funding bill but gets second chance in Senate
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed to make the land into a sports complex with a market hall, pedestrian bridges, and a Robert F. Kennedy memorial.
Senate passes RFK Stadium bill
The D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act passed the Senate without amendment by voice vote overnight on Saturday, Dec. 21. If signed into law by President Joe Biden, control of the land where RFK Stadium sits would be ...
Senate passes separate RFK stadium site bill after removal from federal spending bill
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill granting control of the old RFK Stadium site to the District of Columbia, a last-minute passage that helps clear the way for the Washington Commanders to potentially move back to the city.
Another Commanders Hail Mary: Senate passes RFK Stadium bill in overnight vote
Less than an hour after it seemed the legislation to be dead, the Senate passed a bill to grant D.C. Control of the old RFK stadium site.
DC to gain control of RFK Stadium site after bill passes Senate
D.C. is expected to get full control of the RFK Stadium site after Congress passed a government funding bill that includes the RFK bill.
Good news for the Commanders: RFK Stadium bill passes in shocking turn of events
Don't count out the Washington Commanders returning to the nation's capital just yet. The roller-coaster of whether the federal government would give Washington, D.C., control over the RFK Stadium site continued late Friday night into Saturday morning.
RFK Stadium site provision removed from federal spending bill, a blow to the Commanders and NFL
A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown.
In surprise move, Senate signs off on giving D.C. control of RFK Stadium campus
D.C. scored a huge victory on Capitol Hill early Saturday morning, when the Senate approved legislation that gives the city control of the RFK Stadium campus. It opens the door to negotiations for a new stadium there for the Washington Commanders.
Congress passes RFK bill in surprise move, giving D.C. control of stadium site
Passage of the legislation, which transfers the land to D.C. at no cost, is a tremendous win for Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D), who has long sought to redevelop the site.
From the trash to the gavel: RFK Stadium deal lives again with Congress’ last-minute approval
In a shocking turn of events, a once-trashed provision to transfer the grounds of the old RFK Stadium from the federal ...
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Senate passes RFK Stadium legislation in major suprise
The Senate early Saturday approved legislation to transfer administrative jurisdiction of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Stadium ...
RFK out, full Baltimore bridge funding preserved in deal to avert shutdown
In D.C., short of a Christmas miracle, the city’s hopes to gain control of the RFK Stadium site appeared to flicker.