Statement from Mayor Bowser on the Future of the RFK Campus

(Washington, DC) -Today, having confirmed that congressional leaders appended the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act (H.R. 4984) to the continuing resolution to extend federal spending, Mayor Muriel Bowser released the following statement:

"As a city, we have worked for years toward the opportunity to transform a vacant, blighted sea of asphalt in the heart of DC and to put the RFK campus back to productive use. Today, we are pleased and grateful to congressional leaders for advancing this critical bipartisan legislation that recognizes the potential of the land. And the potential is great - for housing and jobs; for sports, recreation, and an entertainment district; for green space, better connections to the river, and monumental views of our Nation's Capital. The future of the RFK campus will benefit residents and visitors alike, and our vision for the renaissance and development of more than 170 acres of waterfront space will benefit the entire region.

"We especially thank Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton for her relentless dedication to advocating for our city. We also extend our appreciation to the more than a dozen cosponsors whose support has been instrumental. We thank Chairman James Comer of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee whose steadfast leadership and unwavering commitment have been pivotal in advancing this legislation. We are also grateful to Chairman Bruce Westerman of the Committee on Natural Resources for his effective guidance in bringing this bill to the floor. Finally, we appreciate the support of our partners in Maryland for their collaboration in strengthening the vitality of our region.

"We look forward to final passage in the coming days."

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