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H.R. 2443: No Partisan Radio and Partisan Broadcasting Services Act

This bill, titled the No Partisan Radio and Partisan Broadcasting Services Act or NPR and PBS Act, aims to eliminate federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Here’s a summary of what the bill entails:

Prohibition on Federal Funding

The key provision of this bill is that, once enacted, no federal funds can be provided to NPR, PBS, or any successor organizations. This means:

  • No direct funding: Federal funds cannot be given directly to these organizations.
  • No indirect funding: Federal funds cannot be used to support these organizations in any manner, including payments made by public broadcast stations that receive federal funding.

Definitions

The bill explicitly describes the organizations affected:

  • NPR (National Public Radio)
  • PBS (Public Broadcasting Service)
  • Any successor organizations that may emerge in the future that are similar to NPR or PBS.

In summary, this legislation aims to cut off federal financial support to NPR and PBS, affecting their operations and funding structure. It seeks to prohibit any use of taxpayer money for these public broadcasting services.

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Date Action
Mar. 27, 2025 Introduced in House
Mar. 27, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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