With unanimous bipartisan support, the Maryland Senate recently passed Joint Resolution 5 (SJ5) urging the General Services Administration (GSA) to relocate the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters to Prince George’s County. SJ5 received support from all 47 Senators; an identical resolution was passed in the House of Delegates. Greenbelt is one of two proposed locations within the county for the FBI headquarters.
“Prince George’s County is at the forefront of promoting a more diverse and inclusive economy through thoughtful and strategic economic development,” said resolution sponsor Senator Alonzo Washington. “The county’s highly skilled workforce, proximity to several world class academic and research institutions, easy access to transit and commitment to environmental sustainability make Prince George’s the ideal location for the new FBI headquarters.” The Maryland General Assembly has already set aside $100 million to develop the area around the new FBI site, if a site in the county is selected.
The Prince George’s House and Senate delegations, Prince George’s County Municipal Association, Maryland Association of Counties, Maryland Municipal League and the NAACP have also sent letters of support for the FBI relocating to Maryland.
“This is an issue of racial equity – our community has been historically underserved,” said Washington. “The General Assembly stands united in calling on the federal government to bring more jobs, sustainable development and economic opportunity to Maryland with the relocation of the FBI to Prince George’s County.”
News release from Sen. Alonzo Washington, April 7, 2023.