Owner Josh Harris called Wednesday a “historic day for D.C., the Commanders organization and our fans” after the Washington, D.C. Council gave its final seal of approval for a $3.7 billion deal that will bring the franchise back to the nation’s capital.

The 11-2 vote helped the stadium deal clear its final hurdle with the local legislature and sends the bill to Mayor Muriel Bowser for her signature.

The Commanders are planning on building a new stadium, aligned with a mixed-use development on the site of the old RFK Stadium, which was the franchise’s home from 1961 to 1996. 3

The team relocated to Landover, Maryland, playing in what is now known as Northwest Stadium since 1997.

Officials hope to open the new D.C. venue in 2030.

“With the Council’s approval, we can now move forwa

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