No Propaganda Act

# No Propaganda Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would eliminate federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which is a nonprofit organization created by Congress that supports local public television and radio stations across the country. The bill would also take back certain funds that have already been given to the corporation. Essentially, it would cut off government money that currently helps pay for PBS and NPR programming. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily impact public television and radio stations nationwide, which rely on CPB funding to produce and broadcast educational and news programming.

Viewers and listeners who depend on these services, as well as the stations' employees and production staff, could be affected if funding is reduced or eliminated. Communities with limited commercial media options may be particularly impacted. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. No action has been taken on the bill at this time.