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End of Federal Funding for Public Media: PBS and NPR Defunded

This bill proposes to stop federal funding for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR). Funds previously allocated to these organizations will be redirected to reduce the national debt. Citizens may notice changes in the availability and programming of these stations as they will need to seek alternative funding sources.
Key points
Upon enactment, PBS and NPR will no longer receive any federal funds, directly or indirectly.
Funds previously designated for these media outlets (for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027) will be transferred to reduce the public debt.
These changes may impact the operations and program availability of PBS and NPR, requiring them to find alternative funding.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1216
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2025-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Defund Government-Sponsored Propaganda Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1216.

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 2025-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Upon enactment, PBS and NPR will no longer receive any federal funds, directly or indirectly.
  • Funds previously designated for these media outlets (for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027) will be transferred to reduce the public debt.
  • These changes may impact the operations and program availability of PBS and NPR, requiring them to find alternative funding.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Media and Culture Economy