NPR and PBS Act

This bill would stop all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). It says no federal money can be given to them directly or used to support them in indirect ways, like a public station using federal funds to pay dues or buy their programs. It also applies to any future organizations that replace NPR or PBS. These changes would take effect after the bill becomes law.

What this means in daily life: NPR and PBS would need to rely on non-federal money, such as donations, underwriting, or state and local funds. Local public radio and TV stations could still carry NPR or PBS shows, but they could not use federal funds for those costs. Viewers and listeners might see changes in programming if stations cannot replace the lost federal support for NPR/PBS content.

Key points:

• Who is affected: NPR, PBS, their successor organizations, and public stations that use their programming.
• What changes: No federal money can support NPR or PBS, directly or indirectly (including dues or programming purchases made with federal funds).
• When: After the bill is enacted into law.