Josh Harris, others react to RFK Stadium bill

The Washington Commanders are another step closer to returning to RFK Stadium.

Well, in this case, building a new stadium on the RFK campus.

On Friday, the Washington D.C.

City Council voted 9-3 in favor of the Commanders building a new, multi-use facility in the District.

One of the votes in favor of the NFL franchise was Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, who previously opposed the project.

The Commanders pledged an unprecedented $2.7 billion toward the project, which will include a 65,000-seat stadium that will be used year-round to host various events, such as major sporting events and concerts.

The project also features 6,000 housing units, with 1,800 affordable housing units, retail space, and a community benefits agreement worth $50 million or more.

The agreement also includes close to $1 billion in public funds, and around $1 billion in tax breaks for the Commanders.

Washington, D.C.

Mayor Muriel Bowser has been a huge proponent of bringing the NFL franchise back to D.C., and, of course, was thrilled with the latest developments.

Mayor Muriel BowserThe @councilofdc just passed, on first vote, the RFK Campus Redevelopment Act of 2025.We're bringing the @Commanders home to RFK and we're activating 180 acres of opportunity on the banks of the Anacostia River.Can't stop, won't stop, never quit.My full statement: pic.twitter.com/kQWsA9GdDS Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) August 1, 2025Commanders managing partner Josh HarrisStatement from Managing Partner Josh Harris after the first vote to approve the RFK Stadium Bill pic.twitter.com/5KJDq5oLc1 Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 1, 2025Minority owner Mark EinHuge step forward today towards a transformative and catalytic development for our city.

Only happens with extraordinary collaboration between, and leadership from, @MayorBowser, Chairman Mendelson, the entire DC City Council and our @Commanders leadership team pic.twitter.com/1yJT94H1IX Mark Ein (@Markein) August 1, 2025Chairman MendelsonAfter many weeks of negotiations and work, Im pleased that we were able to approve this legislation on first reading.

My full statement below: pic.twitter.com/fF3a1F8xsc Phil Mendelson (@ChmnMendelson) August 1, 2025Rick SniderLast day at RFK for me with @john_keim and @davidelfin.

Maybe well reunite in 2030.

pic.twitter.com/tk96yCm8pg Rick Snider's Washington (@Snide_Remarks) August 1, 2025Councilmember Brooke PintoBIG NEWS FOR DC! The DC Council just voted to advance the deal to bring the Commanders home and create an incomparable mixed used development at RFK!I want to thank the many residents who have made your voices heard every step of the way throughout this process.

I am proud of...

pic.twitter.com/lLEZoh6bqf Councilmember Brooke Pinto (@CMBrookePinto) August 1, 2025This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Josh Harris, others react to RFK Stadium bill.

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