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End of Federal Funding for Public Broadcasting: "No Propaganda Act"

This bill aims to stop federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). This means that radio and television stations that received these funds will need to find other sources of funding or reduce their operations. This could affect the availability of some educational and cultural programs previously supported by the CPB.
Key points
The act prohibits federal funds from being made available to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) after its enactment.
CPB will be prohibited from accepting federal funds after the act's enactment date.
Unused funds allocated to CPB from previous years will be rescinded.
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Print number: 117_HR_6691
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Process start date: 2022-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Propaganda Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6691.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act prohibits federal funds from being made available to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) after its enactment.
  • CPB will be prohibited from accepting federal funds after the act's enactment date.
  • Unused funds allocated to CPB from previous years will be rescinded.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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