Defund NPR Act

5/17/2024, 4:05 AM

Defund NPR Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to or used to support National Public Radio (NPR) or its successor organization, including federal funds that a public broadcast station pays to NPR as dues or to purchase NPR programming. 

Bill 118 hr 8083, also known as the Defund NPR Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of cutting federal funding to National Public Radio (NPR). The bill was introduced by Representative Jim Banks from Indiana.

The main purpose of the bill is to eliminate any federal funding that NPR receives, which currently amounts to around $100 million annually. Supporters of the bill argue that NPR should not be receiving taxpayer dollars, as it is a private organization that can sustain itself through other means such as donations and sponsorships.

Opponents of the bill, however, argue that NPR provides valuable and unbiased news coverage to millions of Americans, especially in rural and underserved areas. They believe that cutting funding to NPR would limit access to important news and information for many people. The Defund NPR Act has sparked a heated debate in Congress, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle voicing their opinions on the issue. It remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support to pass and become law.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 8083
Introduced on
2024-04-19
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/19/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Defund NPR Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to or used to support National Public Radio (NPR) or its successor organization, including federal funds that a public broadcast station pays to NPR as dues or to purchase NPR programming. 

Bill 118 hr 8083, also known as the Defund NPR Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of cutting federal funding to National Public Radio (NPR). The bill was introduced by Representative Jim Banks from Indiana.

The main purpose of the bill is to eliminate any federal funding that NPR receives, which currently amounts to around $100 million annually. Supporters of the bill argue that NPR should not be receiving taxpayer dollars, as it is a private organization that can sustain itself through other means such as donations and sponsorships.

Opponents of the bill, however, argue that NPR provides valuable and unbiased news coverage to millions of Americans, especially in rural and underserved areas. They believe that cutting funding to NPR would limit access to important news and information for many people. The Defund NPR Act has sparked a heated debate in Congress, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle voicing their opinions on the issue. It remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support to pass and become law.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit Federal funding for National Public Radio, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications

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Latest Summary12/2/2024

Defund NPR Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to or used to support National Public Radio (NPR) or its successor organization, including federal funds that a public broadcast station pays to NPR...

Latest Action4/19/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.