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No Propaganda Act
3/12/2025, 11:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1211
Bill 119 HR 1211, also known as the "Defund CPB Act," aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) from receiving federal funding. The CPB is a private, non-profit organization that distributes funding to public broadcasting stations across the country, including PBS and NPR.
If passed, this bill would have significant implications for the CPB and the stations it supports. Proponents of the bill argue that taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund public broadcasting, as it can be seen as a form of government-sponsored media. They believe that public broadcasting should be able to sustain itself through private donations and sponsorships.
Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that public broadcasting serves an important role in providing educational and informative content to the public, especially in underserved communities. They believe that cutting federal funding to the CPB would result in a loss of quality programming and services for millions of Americans. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 HR 1211 would have a significant impact on the future of public broadcasting in the United States. It is a highly debated issue that raises questions about the role of government funding in supporting media organizations.
If passed, this bill would have significant implications for the CPB and the stations it supports. Proponents of the bill argue that taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund public broadcasting, as it can be seen as a form of government-sponsored media. They believe that public broadcasting should be able to sustain itself through private donations and sponsorships.
Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that public broadcasting serves an important role in providing educational and informative content to the public, especially in underserved communities. They believe that cutting federal funding to the CPB would result in a loss of quality programming and services for millions of Americans. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 HR 1211 would have a significant impact on the future of public broadcasting in the United States. It is a highly debated issue that raises questions about the role of government funding in supporting media organizations.
Congressional Summary of HR 1211
No Propaganda Act
This bill prohibits federal funding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and rescinds certain funds that were provided to the corporation. (The corporation is a congressionally created nonprofit that supports local public television and radio broadcasting.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 1211
Bill HR 1211 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2025. Bill HR 1211 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2025. Bill HR 1211's most recent activity was 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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1211
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1211
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1211
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit Federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and for other purposes.
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit Federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1211
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