Norton Thanks Senate Energy & Natural Resources Subcommittee Chair for Holding Hearing on RFK Stadium Campus Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After today’s Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources hearing to receive testimony from the National Park Service on her bill with Rep. James Comer (R-KY) to authorize transfer administrative control of the RFK Stadium campus to D.C., Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) thanked National Parks Subcommittee Chairman Angus King (I-ME) for holding the hearing, which represents the bill’s first step in the Senate towards a full vote in that chamber. The House passed the bill in February.

“Thank you, Chairman King, for holding today’s hearing on my bill with Rep. Comer, which would allow D.C. to use the land where RFK Stadium sits for stadium redevelopment, commercial and residential development, or other public purposes,” Norton said. “During my tenure in Congress I’ve worked to transfer control of underused federal land in the District to local D.C. so it can be put to productive use.

“This bill is a win-win for both the federal and D.C. governments. The last professional sports game played at RFK Stadium was in 2017 and the stadium’s current blighted state presents dangers to nearby residents, but the bill would allow D.C. to create a mixed-use development and generate significant revenue for the District.

“I will work to ensure momentum continues after today’s important hearing.”

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