The Rescissions Act of 2025 has been passed, rescinding $9.4 billion in unobligated funds to various government agencies, including the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. This change raises concerns for many Indigenous communities as these cuts to funding will affect fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The potential loss of public media stations may result in significant isolation for rural areas, where over 70 percent of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s funds support local media efforts. The deadline for this act is noted to be July 18, pushing legislators into action.
The Rescissions Act of 2025 rescinds $9.4 billion in unobligated funds provided to various government agencies, including the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, affecting local media.
Public media stations in rural communities may go off the air due to funding cuts, impeding access to information and isolation for these areas.
Lawmakers are focused on other priorities after passing the 'One, Big, Beautiful bill.' H.R. 4 - Rescissions Act of 2025 was introduced and passed shortly after.
More than 70 percent of the funding received by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is allocated directly to local public media stations.
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