WASHINGTON (DC News Now) -- Buried in a sweeping Congressional package, legislation released Tuesday was a major move forward for D.C.'s control over the RFK Stadium site. According to the Continuing Resolution, if the legislation passes, administrative jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus would be transferred from the federal government to the District, giving local officials the power to decide what the site will be used for in the future. Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown The stadium site has been vacant since 2019 and was cleared for demolition by the National Parks Service earlier this year. It's now up to D.C. officials whether they want to develop and use the site for stadium purposes, commercial and residential development, facilities and public outdoor activities or demolition. The Associated Press reported the land transfer is a significant victory for the NFL and the Washington Commanders, who are a step closer to potentially returning to their old home in the nation's capital. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser called it a "giant step forward in unlocking its true potential." RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFL She stated the following, in part: As a city, we have worked for years toward the opportunity to transform a vacant, blighted sea of asphalt in the heart of DC and to put the RFK campus back to productive use. Today, we are pleased and grateful to congressional leaders for advancing this critical bipartisan legislation that recognizes the potential of the land. And the potential is great – for housing and jobs; for sports, recreation, and an entertainment district; for green space, better connections to the river, and monumental views of our Nation’s Capital. The future of the RFK campus will benefit residents and visitors alike, and our vision for the renaissance and development of more than 170 acres of waterfront space will benefit the entire region. Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia Though D.C. will have jurisdiction over the site, the U.S. would still technically own the campus. The District is also required to dedicate at least 30% of the campus as parks and open space, providing land for active outdoor recreation activities. The legislation must be passed by Friday to avoid a government shutdown.