Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the designation of the "Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" constitutes a violation of Federal law, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This non-binding House resolution declares that the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees violated federal law by renaming the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to include Donald J. Trump's name. It calls for the original signage to be immediately restored and for all Trump-appointed board members to resign.
Who Benefits
- Supporters of preserving the Kennedy legacy: The resolution affirms the original congressional intent to honor President Kennedy exclusively through this national monument
- Arts community: By pushing back on perceived politicization of a major cultural institution
Who Bears the Burden
- Trump-appointed Kennedy Center trustees: Called upon to resign their positions
- Current Kennedy Center Board of Trustees: Faced with a congressional declaration that their naming decision violated federal law
Key Provisions
- Declares the dual-naming designation a violation of federal law and a contravention of Congress's express intent
- Calls for immediate restoration of original John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts signage
- Calls on all Trump-appointed trustees to promptly resign
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Express the sense of the House that the renaming of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to include Donald J. Trump's name violates federal law and that Trump-appointed trustees should resign
Key Policy Areas
Arts and Culture, Government Operations, Federal Monuments and Memorials
Primary Purpose
Express the sense of the House that the renaming of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to include Donald J. Trump's name violates federal law and that Trump-appointed trustees should resign
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and …
Mr. Lynch submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Submitted in House
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