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This bill, known as the Free Americans from Ideological Reporting Act (FAIR Act), aims to eliminate federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The legislation would prohibit the Corporation for Public Broadcasting from providing any direct or indirect federal funds to NPR, PBS, their successor organizations, or their licensees and permittees. Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to identify and terminate any existing funding to these organizations and review any current grants or contracts to ensure compliance. The bill specifically amends the Communications Act of 1934 to remove provisions related to NPR and PBS funding, effectively cutting off their federal financial support. The legislation includes a severability clause, meaning that if any part of the act is found invalid, the rest of the act remains in effect. The bill also explicitly states that it does not create any private right of action against the government and does not impair the existing authorities of executive departments or agencies.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2020/all-info