hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Challenges the renaming of the Kennedy Center as a violation of law.
Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) sponsored this bill.
Introduced, awaiting committee review.
This resolution expresses the House's opinion that renaming the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to include "Donald J. Trump" violates federal law and the original intent to solely honor JFK. Representative Stephen F. Lynch, a Democrat from Massachusetts, sponsored this bill. It has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As a House Resolution, it only expresses sentiment and does not become law.
Introduced Dec 30, 2025
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 30, 2025. It was then referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. For it to pass, it would need to be considered and voted on by this committee, then potentially by the full House of Representatives. Since it is a House Resolution, it does not proceed to the Senate or the President to become law, even if passed by the House.
If this resolution passes, the House of Representatives would formally declare that the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to include "Donald J. Trump" violates federal law. While this resolution does not legally force a name change back, it would place significant political pressure on the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees. It also specifically calls for the immediate restoration of the original Kennedy Center signage and for all Trump-appointed Board members to resign their positions.
Supporters Say
Supporters argue the renaming violates federal law and congressional intent to solely honor President Kennedy.
Critics Say
Those who supported the renaming would likely contend the Board had the authority or that honoring President Trump alongside Kennedy is appropriate.
Supporters of this resolution emphasize that the original 1964 John F. Kennedy Center Act explicitly designated the center as the "sole national memorial" to JFK in Washington, D.C., and prohibited additional memorials. They argue the Board's actions undermine this intent and legal mandate. While the resolution does not present an opposing view, critics of this resolution or supporters of the renaming would likely argue the Board of Trustees had the authority to make such a change or that honoring President Trump in this way is justified.