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Prohibition of Federal Funding for National Public Radio (NPR)

This bill aims to completely stop all federal funding, direct or indirect, for National Public Radio (NPR) and any successor organizations. If passed, taxpayer money will no longer support this public radio network, potentially impacting the availability and nature of its news and cultural programming for listeners. Public stations using federal grants will be barred from purchasing NPR programming or paying dues.
Key points
Cuts off all federal funds, directly or indirectly, to National Public Radio (NPR) and any successor organizations.
Public broadcast stations using federal money cannot purchase programming or pay dues to NPR.
The change affects how federal tax dollars are spent and may alter the content landscape and financial stability of public media.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8083
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Process start date: 2024-04-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Defund NPR Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8083.

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 2024-04-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Cuts off all federal funds, directly or indirectly, to National Public Radio (NPR) and any successor organizations.
  • Public broadcast stations using federal money cannot purchase programming or pay dues to NPR.
  • The change affects how federal tax dollars are spent and may alter the content landscape and financial stability of public media.
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. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3].

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 2025-12-25.

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