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Commanders and council chair reach agreement on RFK Stadium, per report

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Three officials seated at a panel desk in a meeting room; a Phil Mendelson speaks while gesturing — Phil Mendelson (center) is a powerful figure in the deal. Photo: Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images

D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson has reached an agreement with the Washington Commanders that would allow for a stadium vote before the end of the month, NBC4 reports, citing multiple sources.

Why it matters: Pressure is building to hold a vote as soon as possible, with President Trump and House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) recently piling on the council to approve the deal.

State of play: Mendelson's agreement includes tweaks to the financial terms of the project, NBC4 reports. He hasn't yet announced the changes.

The public will comment on the project's $1.1 billion taxpayer subsidy, which includes a $2.7 billion privately funded stadium, at a public hearing next Tuesday. Over 400 people have signed up so far to testify.
The vote could come days after the hearing.

What they're saying: Mendelson said on Tuesday that he'd like some portion of tax revenue generated on the site to be shared with the District.

Mendelson's spokesperson did not comment on the NBC4 report. The Commanders did not immediately return an email seeking confirmation.

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