Tim Kaine, he said he was disappointed that the “clear case” for Virginia, home to the FBI Academy in Quantico, was set aside.ĭemocratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia told reporters he had not been officially notified of the selection, but if true, “it would be evidence of gross political interference in an established GSA process that both states went through and it would be frankly more reminiscent of the tactics from the last administration.” GSA is the General Services Administration, and its responsibilities include handling government real estate. News of the choice brought frustrated criticism from Virginia leaders.ĭemocratic Sen. They spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the plans ahead of an announcement.Ĭonsideration for a new headquarters has been going on for more than a decade, and in recent months the FBI has expressed concern about the site selection process. The site is planned for Greenbelt, about 13 miles (20 kilometers) northeast of Washington, two people familiar with the process told The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has chosen a location for a new FBI headquarters in Maryland, people familiar with the selection said Wednesday as the suburban Washington location was selected over nearby Virginia following a sharp competition between the two states.
