Overview

• The House Rules Committee voted 8-4 along party lines on June 10 to advance the rescissions package toward a full House vote.
• The measure would claw back $535 million in CPB funding for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027, eliminating virtually all federal support for PBS, NPR and local public stations.
• The Bipartisan Public Broadcasting Caucus and public media leaders warn that rescinding the funds would cut rural stations’ emergency alert systems and local journalism.
• Moderates including Reps. Mark Amodei and Mike Simpson have voiced opposition, while Rep. Don Bacon signaled conditional support after securing clarifications on foreign aid reductions.
• With Democrats united against the package, GOP leaders can lose no more than three votes to ensure passage of the Trump administration’s proposed rescissions.