Bill · H.Res. 973· House(119-HRES-973)
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.
- Introduced
- 12/30/2025
- Last activity
- 2/2/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- Stephen Lynch
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the redesignation of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The House contends that naming the building the "Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" violates Federal law. The text notes that Congress previously intended for the center to be the sole national memorial to President Kennedy in Washington, D.C. The resolution calls for the immediate restoration of the original signage. Furthermore, it requests that all board members appointed by President Trump resign their positions.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The resolution seeks to restore the original intent of Congress and address unilateral changes to federal institutions.
Would children be better off under this?+2
Restoring arts and humanities funding supports educational institutions and programming for students.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
The text notes that restored funding supports programming for seniors.
The opposite
Does this make housing cost less?-1
The resolution addresses funding for arts and humanities which indirectly supports community infrastructure but does not directly impact housing affordability.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restoration of Original Signage: Restoring the original name of the center would align with the express intent of Congress to honor President John F. Kennedy as the sole national memorial in the area. (Resolution Section 1 and 2)
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Preservation of Arts Funding: Reversing actions that terminated or canceled congressionally appropriated grants could restore funding to State and local art agencies, educational institutions, community theaters, and other organizations. (Whereas clauses regarding NEA and NEH grants)
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Support for Community Programming: Maintaining Federal funding through the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services could allow institutions to continue critical facility improvements and public programming for students, rural communities, individuals with disabilities, seniors, and veterans. (Whereas clauses regarding grant cancellations and museums)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Educational and Cultural Resources: The cancellation of over 500 NEA grants and 1,400 NEH grants terminates funding for State humanities councils, schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations that provide teacher training, historical lectures, adult education, book festivals, and art exhibitions. (Whereas clauses regarding NEA and NEH grants)
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Disruption of Museum Operations: Due to canceled Federal Government grants or contracts, many American museums have been forced to cancel critical facility improvements and public programming for various groups, including students, rural communities, individuals with disabilities, seniors, and veterans. (Whereas clause regarding American Alliance for Museums)
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Impact of Staffing Cuts: Mass layoffs and sweeping staffing cuts at Federal arts and education agencies undermine the critical missions of those agencies. (Whereas clauses regarding staffing cuts and National Endowment for the Humanities)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Students+2Good For Veterans+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing-1
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 1/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/6/2026
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 12/30/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Richard NealDemocrat · Massachusetts
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Frank PalloneDemocrat · New Jersey
Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi