Statement from Congresswoman Beatty on Today’s Kennedy Center Court Hearing

March 12, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), issued the following statement regarding today’s Kennedy Center court hearing: “We appreciate the court hearing the motion today and acknowledging the urgency of the situation. All we are asking the court is to ensure the information on the Trump administration’s proposed plans to close and demolish the Kennedy Center be shared and that I will have the opportunity to take my seat at next week’s meeting,” said Congresswoman Beatty. “The Kennedy Center is a national cultural institution created by Congress and supported by the American public – using MILLIONS of taxpayer dollars. No president has the authority to shut Congress out of the governance of the Kennedy Center, much less unilaterally rename or demolish it.” “We will not stand by while another important part of our national heritage is erased. There must be transparency and the role of Congress in these decisions must not be trampled.” ### Issues : Civil Rights Education Local Issues Other/Miscellaneous