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HR2443119th Congress

NPR and PBS Act

Sponsored By: Representative Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]

Introduced

Summary

Prohibits Federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service. This bill would bar both direct and indirect federal support for NPR and PBS and would stop public broadcast stations from using federal dollars to buy programming or pay dues to those organizations.

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Bill Overview

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End federal funds for NPR and PBS

If enacted, the government would stop all federal funding for NPR and PBS. The ban would start after the date of enactment and cover direct and indirect support. Public radio and TV stations that get federal money could not use it to buy NPR or PBS shows or pay dues. Any successor organizations would also be covered. The bill lists no exceptions in this section, and households could see fewer NPR or PBS programs on public stations that rely on federal funds.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

  • Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

  • Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

  • Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

  • Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

  • Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

  • Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

  • Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

  • Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

  • Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

  • Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 3/31/2025

  • Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 3/31/2025

  • Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 6/3/2025

  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 6/9/2025

Roll Call Votes

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