Defund Government-Sponsored Propaganda Act

# Defund Government-Sponsored Propaganda Act - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would eliminate all federal funding for PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) and NPR (National Public Radio), effective immediately. It would also prevent public broadcast stations from using any federal money to purchase programming from these organizations. Additionally, any federal funds that would have gone to PBS or NPR over the next three years (2025-2027) would instead be directed to the U.S. Treasury to help reduce the national debt. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects PBS and NPR, which rely on federal funding as part of their overall budgets.

It would also impact public television and radio stations across the country that receive federal funds and use them to carry PBS and NPR programming. Viewers and listeners who depend on these services—particularly in rural areas with limited commercial broadcasting options—could be affected if local stations lose programming sources or reduce operations. **Current Status** The bill (S. 518) was introduced by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. No action has been taken to advance it further.