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HR 6925

To require the removal of any signage or other identification from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts that differs from the designation "John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts", as designated under section 3 of the John F. Kennedy Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76i), and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by April McClain Delaney and 2 co-sponsors

Mandates removing any Kennedy Center signage not matching the official designation, standardizing branding to John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 6925

Summary of HR 6925 (introduced December 23, 2025)

Title and purpose

  • Official title: “To require the removal of any signage or other identification from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts that differs from the designation ‘John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’, as designated under section 3 of the John F. Kennedy Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76i), and for other purposes.”
  • Primary aim: Ensure that all signage and identifying marks at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (the Kennedy Center) match the precise designation established by the John F. Kennedy Center Act. The bill would mandate removal of any signage or identification that deviates from the official designation.

Key provisions (summary)

  • Signage standardization: Requires the removal of any exterior or interior signs, plaques, or other forms of identification at the Kennedy Center that do not conform to the designation “John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts” as specified in section 3 of the John F. Kennedy Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76i).
  • Compliance mandate: The bill would impose a compliance obligation on the Kennedy Center (and potentially on its agents or contractors) to remove non-conforming signage.
  • Scope: Applies specifically to the Kennedy Center’s signage and identification materials; other properties or facilities are not explicitly addressed in the bill text provided.
  • For other purposes: The bill may contain additional provisions or authorities related to enforcement, timeline, or related housekeeping measures, though such details are not enumerated in the summary.

Who/what would be affected

  • Primary entity: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
  • Potentially affected parties: Sign manufacturers, installers, contractors, vendors, and any officials responsible for signage or branding at the Kennedy Center.
  • General public: Indirectly affected insofar as the public would encounter signage that precisely reflects the official designation.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Status: Introduced in the House of Representatives.
  • Initial action: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on December 23, 2025.
  • Next steps (typical congressional process): The committee could hold hearings, mark up the bill with amendments, and vote to report it to the full House. If reported, it would proceed to floor consideration and potentially to the Senate (and then to the President for signature or veto) depending on legislative action.
  • Effective date: Not specified in the available information. If enacted, the bill would likely specify a compliance timeline for the Kennedy Center.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Branding and branding control: The bill would emphasize formal branding consistency and reduce variations from the official act designation.
  • Costs: Possible one-time and ongoing costs for removing, replacing, or repainting signage to meet the designated name; the bill does not specify funding or appropriation.
  • Operational considerations: Could require coordination with signage vendors and facilities management at the Kennedy Center.
  • Legal/branding clarity: Provides a clear statutory standard for the official designation, potentially reducing ambiguities in future signage projects.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill’s provisions to the exact language of the John F. Kennedy Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76i) to highlight specific alignment or deviations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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