Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Welcome Maryland Attorney General and Prince George’s County Lawsuit to Keep FBI HQ Project in Greenbelt

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) welcomed Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy's lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from canceling the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters project in Greenbelt, Maryland and diverting Congressionally appropriated funds for its construction to another site.

"A thorough and transparent selection process concluded that Greenbelt, Maryland, is the site best for a new FBI headquarters that meets the Bureau's security and mission needs. The Trump Administration has no grounds to ignore this selection, or redirect even one penny that Congress specifically appropriated for construction of the competitively selected site. Yet the Administration clearly intends to do just that, while refusing to answer basic questions around the costs to taxpayers and security of the new site, or provide additional details on their plans. That's why we're glad the State and Prince George's County are challenging this Administration in court-not only to hold them accountable to the intent of Congress, but also to ensure we fulfill our promise to the men and women of the FBI to deliver a new, secure headquarters so they can do their work without compromising their safety or our national security," said Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks.