Bill that could allow Commanders stadium at RFK will get first hearings

Action in Congress is needed before D.C. can pursue plans to redevelop the site of the aging RFK stadium.

The Commanders’ new ownership group, led by managing partner Josh Harris, has been asked multiple times during public appearances where it would like to put the new stadium. Harris has usually deflected — saying things like the team is exploring every option or focused on winning games.D.C., Maryland and Virginia are expected to compete for the stadium — though D.C. and Virginia, which lacks a stadium authority bill, cannot yet be at the negotiating table.

On Friday, before a pep rally in Franklin Park, Harris called his discussions with local leaders “very preliminary.”

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