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Ban on Federal Funding for National Public Radio; Funds Redirected to Debt Reduction.

This legislation immediately prohibits all direct and indirect federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and any successor organizations. Funds previously allocated to NPR for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026 will instead be transferred to an account dedicated to reducing the public debt. Citizens who rely on NPR for news and cultural programming may experience changes in content availability or quality, as public stations can no longer use federal money to purchase NPR content.
Key points
Federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) is completely terminated.
Allocated funds for 2024-2026 will be redirected to reduce the national public debt.
Public broadcast stations are prohibited from using federal funds to purchase programming from NPR.
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Print number: 118_HR_8286
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2024-05-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Defund NPR Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8286.

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 2024-05-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) is completely terminated.
  • Allocated funds for 2024-2026 will be redirected to reduce the national public debt.
  • Public broadcast stations are prohibited from using federal funds to purchase programming from NPR.
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. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24].

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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