Over 80 lawmakers urge President Trump to restore Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding, citing impacts on journalism and public safety.
Quiver AI Summary
Lawmakers urge funding restoration: U.S. Representatives Wesley Bell and Doris Matsui have led a group of over 80 lawmakers in a letter to President Trump, requesting the restoration of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The funding was eliminated in the Rescissions Act of 2025.
Concerns raised about implications: The representatives warn that cutting CPB's funding could weaken local journalism, endanger public safety, and disrupt the appropriations process. They emphasize the importance of public broadcasting, especially for rural and low-income communities.
Call for collaborative solutions: The lawmakers express that restoring CPB funding is essential for maintaining public media services and ensuring transparency and accountability in government funding processes. They conclude their letter calling for collaborative efforts to fulfill CPB's mission effectively.
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Wesley Bell Fundraising
Wesley Bell recently disclosed $132.0K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 623rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 61.6% came from individual donors.
Bell disclosed $175.0K of spending. This was the 346th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Bell disclosed $600.6K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 474th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Wesley Bell's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Wesley Bell Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Wesley Bell:
- H.R.5794: FEMA Operations Continuity Act of 2025
- H.R.5543: Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025
- H.R.5421: William Lacy Clay Sr. Memorial Stamp Act
- H.R.5254: Gateway Partnership Act of 2025
- H.R.5132: Healthy Servicemembers Act
- H.R.4631: St. Louis RECA Readjustment Act
You can track bills proposed by Wesley Bell on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bell.
