Bill · H.R. 1211· House(119-HR-1211)
No Propaganda Act
- Introduced
- 2/11/2025
- Last activity
- 2/11/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Perry
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``No Propaganda Act,'' aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934. The primary purpose is to prohibit Federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It specifies that no Federal funds may be made available to the Corporation after the Act is enacted. Additionally, the bill modifies the rules regarding the Corporation accepting funds from the Federal Government. Finally, it mandates the rescission of any unobligated balances of funds previously made available for the Corporation under specific previous Appropriations Acts.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+7
The bill eliminates future federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, thereby reducing government expenditures.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+5
The bill reduces spending by rescinding unobligated balances of funds previously allocated to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill demonstrates fiscal responsibility by rescinding unspent federal funds.
The opposite· 3 of 10
Does this put more money into public schools?-5
The bill removes funding from public broadcasting, which may negatively impact educational programming.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-4
Low-income households often rely on free public broadcasting for news and educational resources.
Would students be better off under this?-4
Students may lose access to educational resources provided by public broadcasting.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prohibition of Federal Funds: The bill prohibits Federal funds from being made available to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after the date of the Act's enactment (Section 2(a)). This would prevent the use of Federal money for the Corporation.
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Rescission of Unobligated Balances: The bill rescinds any unobligated balances of amounts made available to the Corporation under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 or the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Section 2(c)). This results in the removal of remaining unspent funds from those specific legislative acts.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Federal Funding: The bill prohibits the Corporation for Public Broadcasting from receiving Federal funds after the date of enactment (Section 2(a) and Section 2(b)).
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Rescission of Funds: The bill rescinds unobligated balances of funds previously made available under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 or the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Section 2(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-4Good For Rural Residents-4Good For Students-4Good For Children-3Good For People With Disabilities-3Good For Retirees-2Good For Seniors-2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+7Reduces National Debt+5Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding-5Improves Internet Access-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- 3/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2025
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
Chip RoyRepublican · Texas