End Federal Funding for Public Broadcasting

Q: What does Bill HR-1211 do?

The bill would end federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and cancel certain unspent appropriations.

Q: What stage is Bill HR-1211 at?

Bill HR-1211 is at Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 11, 2025.

Summary#

H.R. 1211 would prohibit federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) after the act takes effect. It would also bar CPB from accepting federal funds and cancel any unspent amounts previously provided to CPB in the 2023 and 2024 appropriations acts.

What it means for you#

The bill does not describe any direct changes for individuals. It would end federal funding to CPB if enacted.

Expenses#

The bill does not state the amount of unspent funds that would be canceled or provide an estimate of costs.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.

Bill HR-1211, End Federal Funding for Public Broadcasting, the bill would end federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and cancel certain unspent appropriations. It is at Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 11, 2025. Sponsored by Scott Perry (R), Andrew Ogles, and Chip Roy.

H.R.1211

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119th Congress of United States

Topics

Social Issues Economics

Timeline

Feb 11, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.