Rep. Mike Simpson proposes naming the Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump in a recent amendment.
Quiver AI Summary
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has proposed naming the Opera House at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after Melania Trump. This proposal was part of an amendment included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, which recently passed the House Appropriations Committee by a vote of 33 to 28.
Simpson stated, "Naming a theater after her is an excellent way to recognize her appreciation for the arts," emphasizing Melania Trump's role as the Honorary Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Kennedy Center. The proposed name change reflects her support for the arts and humanities.
The amendment specifically reads, "That the Opera House located in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts shall be known and designated as the 'First Lady Melania Trump Opera House'." For more details, an exclusive article is available in the Washington Reporter.
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