This legislation seeks to prohibit all direct and indirect federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and any organization that succeeds it. The prohibition extends to federal funds used by public broadcast stations to pay dues to or purchase programming from NPR, ensuring a comprehensive cessation of federal financial support. Furthermore, the bill mandates the permanent rescission of any unobligated federal funds that would have been allocated to NPR for fiscal years 2025 or 2026. A narrow exception is provided, allowing federal funds to be made available to NPR solely for the purpose of disseminating urgent public safety information during periods when the Federal Emergency Management Agency is actively engaged in disaster response activities.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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No More Funding for NPR Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-1146| House
| Updated: 2/7/2025
This legislation seeks to prohibit all direct and indirect federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and any organization that succeeds it. The prohibition extends to federal funds used by public broadcast stations to pay dues to or purchase programming from NPR, ensuring a comprehensive cessation of federal financial support. Furthermore, the bill mandates the permanent rescission of any unobligated federal funds that would have been allocated to NPR for fiscal years 2025 or 2026. A narrow exception is provided, allowing federal funds to be made available to NPR solely for the purpose of disseminating urgent public safety information during periods when the Federal Emergency Management Agency is actively engaged in disaster response activities.