For Immediate Release:
August 19th 2026
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Rhett Butler
Marketing & Communications Manager
Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation
rbutler@co.pg.md.us
Cell: 240-427-7926
Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation Applauds Court Decision Restoring Path for FBI Headquarters in Greenbelt
Decision Reinforces Greenbelt as the Selected Site for Transformational Federal Investment
Largo, Md. – — The Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC) welcomes Monday's ruling by U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, which blocks the attempted relocation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters from the lawfully selected Greenbelt site to the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C.
Judge Chuang's order vacated the FBI and General Services Administration's (GSA) decision to move the project to the Reagan Building and enjoined the agencies from taking further action or spending funds to advance that relocation, restoring the path forward for one of the most significant federal economic development projects in Prince George's County's history and reinforcing the integrity of the site selection process that designated Greenbelt as the future home of the FBI headquarters.
County officials have estimated the project's economic impact at more than 7,500 jobs and approximately $4 billion in GDP for the County and State. The new FBI headquarters is expected to serve as a catalyst for continued economic growth in and around Greenbelt, supporting new commercial investment, transit-oriented development, business expansion, and opportunities for local contractors, suppliers, and small businesses.
Monday's ruling follows a lawsuit filed by Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Prince George's County, challenging the federal government's attempt to relocate the project despite Congress having previously approved funding and Greenbelt having been selected through the established federal evaluation process.
The Court vacated the agencies' decision to relocate the headquarters to the Reagan Building and blocked the expenditure of approximately $555 million appropriated for that effort.
“PGCEDC remains committed to working alongside federal, state, county, and private-sector partners to maximize the long-term economic benefits of the FBI headquarters project and to ensure that Prince George's County businesses and residents are positioned to benefit from the opportunities it creates,” stated Ingrid Watson, President & CEO.
For more information about business development opportunities in Prince George's County, visit www.pgcedc.com.
About the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation
The mission of the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation is to cultivate and promote a strong local economy that supports the growth and prosperity of entrepreneurs and businesses. It is dedicated to strengthening communities through business development and job creation.