H.R. 1211

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit Federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · February 11, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Perry

SEC. 1. Short title

(a) In general
- Section 396 of the Communications Act of 1934 () is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: 47 U.S.C. 396
  - (m) Prohibition on Federal funds
    - No Federal funds may be made available to the Corporation after the date of the enactment of the .
(b) Corporation prohibited from accepting Federal funds
- Section 396(g) of the Communications Act of 1934 () is amended— 47 U.S.C. 396(g)
  - in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting before ; and
  - in paragraph (3)—
    - in subparagraph (A), by striking and inserting a semicolon;
    - in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and
      - accepting funds from the Federal Government after the date of the enactment of the .
    - by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
(c) Rescission
- Any unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (; 136 Stat. 4901) or the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (; 138 Stat. 696) are hereby rescinded. Corporation for Public Broadcasting Public Law 117–328; Public Law 118–47
(d) Conforming amendment
- Section 396(k)(3)(A)(iv)(II) of the Communications Act of 1934 () is amended by inserting after . 47 U.S.C. 396(k)(3)(A)(iv)(II)