Defund NPR Act

# Defund NPR Act Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would eliminate federal government funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and prevent public broadcasting stations from using federal money to pay NPR membership dues or buy NPR programming. Currently, NPR receives some federal funding through grants and support to public radio stations. **Who it affects:** The main impacts would be on NPR, public radio stations that rely on NPR content, and listeners who depend on public radio for news and programming. Some public broadcasting stations might need to reduce services or seek alternative funding sources if they currently depend on federal dollars to support NPR programming. **Current status:** The bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.

It was sponsored by Senator Jim Banks, a Republican from Indiana. The bill has not advanced to a vote and has not passed.