As some D.C. leaders continue their push to bring the Washington Commanders back to the District, there is growing uncertainty about the city’s chances of regaining control of the RFK site for a football stadium.
For the Commanders to consider leaving their FedEx Field home in Prince George’s County to return to their RFK roots in D.C., they will need Congress to clear the way by approving legislation giving long term control of the site to D.C. government.
Now, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is signaling potential opposition.
In a statement to WUSA9, Van Hollen said he plans to “ensure a fair process in the selection of a Commanders stadium site and prevent actions that unfairly tilt the scales in favor of one location over another at the expense of federal taxpayers.” Van Hollen’s statement noted “our priority is not to block the transfer of the RFK property from the National Park Service to the District of Columbia” indicating he doesn’t oppose D.C. regaining control of the site, just potentially not for a new Commanders stadium.
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