Committee advances Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Act after negotiated changes

Aug 1, 2025

The Committee on Business and Economic Development advanced Bill 206-288, the Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Act of 2025, citing negotiated gains including $779 million in projected additional revenue, a $50 million community benefits agreement and commitments to affordable housing and local-business participation.

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Councilmember Kenyon McDuffie, chair of the Committee on Business and Economic Development, opened an additional committee meeting on Aug. 1 and moved to advance Bill 206-288, the Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Act of 2025, to a draft report for staff review. McDuffie said the bill was introduced on June 20 with Chairman Mendelson and has already had two public hearings, one for public witnesses on June 29 and another for government witnesses and representatives of the Washington Commanders on July 30.

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