The Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Act of 2025 is designed to revitalize the 180-acre site of the former RFK Memorial Stadium by authorizing the Mayor to lease parcels and sell stadium seat rights to the Washington Commanders without requiring further Council approval. The bill allows for the issuance of bonds totaling up to $759 million for infrastructure and an additional $210 million for parking facilities, with the Washington Convention Center Authority authorized to issue up to $284 million for parking construction. It establishes several funds, including the RFK Campus Infrastructure Fund and the District Sports Fund, to manage revenues and support local sports initiatives. Key provisions include property tax exemptions for the stadium and garages, sales tax exemptions for personal seat licenses and parking sales, and a limited zoning exemption to expedite construction.

Additionally, the bill mandates that at least 20% of new jobs created through the Stadium Project be allocated to residents of Wards 7 and 8, and that at least 10% of certified business enterprises involved in the project be located in those wards. It also outlines the framework for bond issuance, ensuring that the bonds are for essential public purposes and exempt from taxation, except for estate, inheritance, and gift taxes. The legislation amends existing tax laws to provide further exemptions related to the stadium, introduces a sales tax on ticket sales, and creates a designated entertainment area around the stadium for specific permits. Overall, the bill aims to facilitate the development of the RFK Campus while ensuring financial protections for the District and bondholders.