After a Senate committee decided to give the city possession of the RFK Stadium site, the Washington Commanders might soon be returning to D.C. According to WTOP, the bill, which was approved 17–2, would permit the construction of a new NFL stadium on the more than 100 acres surrounding the former stadium. Even if the bill has bipartisan support, it still needs to be approved by the entire Senate. If that doesn’t happen this session, the process will start over in 2025.
Previous opponents of the Commanders’ return have included Senator Steve Daines of Montana, whose objection stems mostly from the team’s old emblem. His support for the bill seems to indicate that he is now certain the team is negotiating in good faith to preserve the legacy of its original emblem. Daines mentioned continuing good-faith talks that are fostering trust, according to NBC Washington. Josh Harris, the owner of the team, said in a statement that “it’s not just business” but also about the community and the fans, expressing an emotional connection to the possible departure.
The entire Senate still has to approve the bill to return the Commanders to D.C. Despite having broad bipartisan support, there are obstacles, including opposition from some Maryland authorities and D.C. council members. The team should remain in Maryland, according to Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen. It will be up to the entire Senate to decide if the Commanders may play in the stadium again.
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