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Prohibition of Federal Funding for National Public Radio (NPR)

This bill aims to stop federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR). This means NPR will no longer receive government money, which could affect its operations and the availability of its programs to citizens.
Key points
The bill prohibits any federal funds, directly or indirectly, from being made available to or used to support National Public Radio (NPR) or any successor organization.
These changes also apply to public broadcast stations that use federal funds to pay dues to or purchase programming from NPR.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_746
Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
Process start date: 2025-02-26
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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 119_S_746.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill prohibits any federal funds, directly or indirectly, from being made available to or used to support National Public Radio (NPR) or any successor organization.
  • These changes also apply to public broadcast stations that use federal funds to pay dues to or purchase programming from NPR.
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 Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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