WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� A provision to transfer the land that is the from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown.
The removal Thursday of that part of the bill is a loss for the NFL鈥檚 Washington Commanders, who were hoping to have the land available as an option to build a new stadium. Controlling owner in favor of its inclusion earlier this month.
The revised bill came after President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk criticized and rejected the initial package, which included the RFK Stadium land remaining in District control for 99 years.
A team spokesperson had no comment when reached by email. Messages left for the offices of the league, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Rep. James Comer, R.-Ky., who initially introduced the legislation, were not immediately returned.
The Commanders are considering places in the district, Maryland and Virginia to build a stadium in the coming years. Their lease at in Landover, Maryland, runs through 2027, and for a new one.
The team played at RFK Stadium 2 miles (3.22 kilometers) east of the Capitol from 1961-96 before moving to Maryland. Harris and several co-owners, including Mitch Rales and Mark Ein, grew up as Washington football fans during that era, which included the glory days of three Super Bowl championships from 1982-91.
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Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press
