Bills/H.R. 1211

No Propaganda Act

No Propaganda Act

In CommitteeTechnologyHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# No Propaganda Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** HR 1211 would eliminate federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and take back money previously given to the organization. The CPB is a nonprofit created by Congress that financially supports local public television and radio stations across the country, including well-known networks like PBS and NPR. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily impact public television and radio stations that depend on CPB funding, potentially affecting their ability to produce and broadcast programming. It would also affect viewers and listeners who rely on public broadcasting services, as well as CPB employees and affiliated organizations. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives.

No action has been taken on it at this time. --- *Note: The bill's title references "propaganda," but the official summary describes it simply as a funding cut. The characterization of CPB's content as propaganda would be a matter of political debate.*.

CRS Official Summary

No Propaganda ActThis bill prohibits federal funding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and rescinds certain funds that were provided to the corporation. (The corporation is a congressionally created nonprofit that supports local public television and radio broadcasting.)

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Latest Action

February 11, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Key Dates

Introduced
February 11, 2025
Last Updated
February 11, 2025
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