On June 12, 2025, the House voted 214-212 to approve the Rescissions Act of 2025, which heads to the Senate for a simple majority vote. The bill jeopardizes $1.1 billion in public media funding, crucial for many stations, particularly in rural areas where federal support can account for up to 60% of revenue. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting distributes annual appropriations of around $500 million to public stations nationwide. Nonprofits and community members are mobilizing to contact senators in support of public media funding, highlighting its importance.
The House approved the Rescissions Act of 2025, affecting $1.1 billion in public media funding, crucial for stations that rely on federal assistance for revenue.
PBS stations in rural areas may rely on federal funding for up to 60% of their revenue, underscoring the Act's impact on local programming and services.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting receives $500 million annually, which is redistributed to public television and radio stations, highlighting the stakes in the funding debate.
Nonprofit Protect My Public Media urges public members to contact senators, emphasizing the importance of preserving funding for public broadcasting services vital to communities.
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