CPB Statement on Congress’ Approval of Continued Funding for Public Media

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 14, 2025) — Patricia Harrison, President and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), issued the following statement today after the House and Senate approved a Continuing Resolution (CR) for Fiscal Year 2025, extending funding for public media. The legislation provides $535 million for CPB in Fiscal Year 2027, upholding the two-year advance appropriation for public media. 

“We appreciate the bipartisan support from Congress on behalf of the more than 1,500 local public media stations across the nation.

“Public media in the United States is a highly efficient public-private partnership that delivers a strong return on the taxpayers’ investment. For every public dollar provided, stations raise nearly seven dollars from donors, underscoring their value to the communities they serve.

“With the support of Congress and the American people, CPB will continue to prioritize educational content and resources for families, provide essential local reporting and public safety information, and pursue technology advancements that enhance public media’s connection with audiences across multiple platforms.”

About the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a private, nonprofit corporation authorized by Congress in 1967, is the steward of the federal government’s investment in public broadcasting. It helps support the operations of more than 1,500 locally managed and operated public television and radio stations nationwide. CPB is also the largest single source of funding for research, technology, and program development for public radio, television, and related online services. For more information, visit www.cpb.org and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and subscribe for email updates.