H.R. 1146: No More Funding for NPR Act of 2025

This bill, titled the No More Funding for NPR Act of 2025, seeks to eliminate federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR). Here are the key provisions of the bill:

Prohibition on Federal Funding

Once the bill is enacted, it would enforce a complete prohibition on the availability of federal funds to NPR. This means that:

• No federal funds can be directly or indirectly allocated to support NPR.
• This prohibition extends to any payments made by public broadcasting stations using federal funds as dues or for programming from NPR.

Rescission of Federal Allocations

The bill also stipulates that any unobligated federal funds that were intended for NPR for fiscal years 2025 or 2026 would be permanently rescinded. This means that those funds would not be available for use by NPR or any related entities.

Exceptions to Funding Limits

The bill does allow for some exceptions regarding federal funding:

• Federal funds can still be made available to NPR when the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is involved in active disaster response activities.
• Funding may also be available for the purpose of delivering urgent public safety information.

Organizations Covered

The bill specifically targets NPR as well as any successor organizations that may be established in its place.

Implementation Timeline

The provisions of this bill would take effect after it is signed into law, with potential immediate implications for NPR and its funding structure.

Relevant Companies

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