CPB Statement in Response to President Trump’s Proposed Rescissions Package and Budget Eliminating CPB Funding
June 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 3, 2025) -- Patricia Harrison, President and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), issued the following statement regarding the President’s proposed rescissions package sent to Congress today to claw back $1.1 billion of already appropriated funding for CPB, as well as his FY 2026 budget proposal, which eliminates all funding for public media except $30 million in closeout costs for CPB.
“Federal funding for the public broadcasting system is irreplaceable. Public media serves all – families and individuals, in rural and urban communities – free of charge and commercial free. American taxpayers rely upon and trust public media for high quality educational content, information, and life-saving alerts.
“CPB is firmly committed to ensuring that funding for public media provides local communities with accurate, unbiased and nonpartisan news and information, and we take seriously concerns about bias that have been raised. The path to better public media is achievable only if funding is maintained. Otherwise, a vital lifeline that operates reliable emergency communications, supports early learning, and keeps local communities connected and informed will be cut off with regrettable and lasting consequences.
“CPB looks forward to working with policymakers, stakeholders, and the American public to maintain funding and strengthen the public trust.”
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