To direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus to the District of Columbia so that the District may use the Campus for purposes including residential and commercial development, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseReported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and …
Received
Summary
What This Bill Does
Transfers federal administrative jurisdiction over RFK Memorial Stadium campus to DC for development including a new stadium, commercial/residential use, and public spaces while federal ownership is retained.
Who Benefits and How
DC gains development authority over prime waterfront land. Sports teams gain potential new stadium site. Developers gain access to major mixed-use development opportunity. DC residents benefit from economic development and amenities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal government retains ownership but loses administrative control. Development must comply with federal covenants. Site limited to specified uses.
Key Provisions
- Transfer within 180 days of enactment
- DC may develop for stadium, commercial, residential, and recreational purposes
- Federal ownership retained
- Demolition authority included
- Development subject to Declaration of Covenants with Interior Secretary
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Transfers RFK Stadium campus jurisdiction to District of Columbia for mixed-use development including new stadium
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Enable DC waterfront development while preserving federal ownership"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
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