Bill · H.R. 6925· House(119-HR-6925)
Kennedy Center Protection Act
- Introduced
- 12/23/2025
- Last activity
- 2/2/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- April McClain Delaney
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Kennedy Center Protection Act seeks to maintain the original name of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It declares the Board of Trustees' recent vote to rename the center as void. The bill requires the removal of any signage or identification that deviates from the original designation. It also mandates that any previous changes to the name in official records must return to the original name. Additionally, the bill restricts the Board of Trustees from undertaking any future actions to rename the center. Finally, it requires a report on any funds used to implement name changes.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill asserts congressional authority over the Board of Trustees by voiding their vote and restricting their future actions.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires the Trustees to submit a report detailing the funds used for the name change.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of Statutory Designations: The bill ensures the center retains the name "John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" as designated under section 3 of the John F. Kennedy Center Act (Section 3(a) and 3(b)).
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Restoration of Official Records: Any records, maps, or publications that were changed following the recent board vote must return to the original name (Section 3(c)).
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Prevention of Future Renaming Attempts: The bill adds a restriction that prevents the Board of Trustees from proposing or authorizing any future actions to rename the center (Section 3(d)).
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Financial Accountability: The Trustees are required to submit a report detailing any public or private funds used to alter or install the new name (Section 3(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Mandatory Rapid Removal: The Trustees are required to remove any signage or identification that differs from the original name within only one day of the act being passed (Section 3(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency+3
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/6/2026
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 12/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brendan BoyleDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
John LarsonDemocrat · Connecticut
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Juan VargasDemocrat · California
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey