The bill would prohibit federal funds from directly or indirectly supporting National Public Radio (NPR), the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), or any organization that succeeds them. The ban would also cover dues or programming purchased by public broadcast stations using federal funds. It would take effect after enactment. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
If enacted, federal funds could not support NPR, PBS, or their successor organizations. The bill does not describe changes to particular programs or services.
The bill provides no estimate of savings or other expenses. It would prohibit federal funding for the named organizations and their successors.
The bill's stated purpose is to eliminate taxpayer funding for NPR and PBS. No publicly available information.
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