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
The House managed to pass a continuing resolution Friday night to avert a government shutdown, but Speaker Mike Johnson took out a provision that would've given Washington D.C. control of RFK Stadium's land.
Senate vote on RFK Stadium land bill paves path for Commanders to build stadium in Washington, D.C.
The Washington Commanders currently call Prince George's County, Maryland home, but a move by the U.S. Senate means the team could make the nation's capital their new stomping grounds. The U.S. Senate passed the RFK Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act by unanimous consent, giving the city the opportunity to negotiate with developers.
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.
DC expected to gain control of RFK Stadium site after bill passes Senate overnight
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.
Senate passes RFK Stadium legislation in major suprise
The Senate early Saturday approved legislation to transfer administrative jurisdiction of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Stadium to the District of Columbia. The legislation had been removed from a continuing resolution to fund the government,
Commanders Set to Relocate to DC Following RFK Stadium Bill Being Passed
The Washington Commanders are set to relocate back to DC following the surprising passing of the RFK Stadium Bill.
NFL expresses appreciation to Congress for RFK Stadium “breakthrough”
“We appreciate the bipartisan group of Congressional leaders who made this important breakthrough possible ,” a league spokesman said, via Ben Standig of TheAthletic.com. “Washington D.C. will now have a long-overdue seat at the table when it comes to the location of a new Commanders stadium.”
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.
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 ...
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.