The following letter was sent to my House Rep and both Senators:
Rep. Bill Huizenga,
Please oppose any cuts to public broadcasting services, including Trump’s demand to cut funding destined for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Money for NPR and PBS is well-spent on valuable news, information, and educational programming for the American public, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Sincerely,
Rev. Kenneth Arthur
Response from Rep. Huizenga received on April 17, 2025:
Dear Mr. Arthur,
Thank you for contacting me regarding funding for public media. I always appreciate hearing from constituents and welcome this opportunity to respond.
As you may know, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is a private, nonprofit corporation created by the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967. The CPB’s budget is composed entirely of an annual appropriation from Congress. The CPB then distributes funding and grants to over 1,500 locally owned public radio and television stations. Previously, I have voted in support of some appropriations bills that provide funding for the CPB .
Responsible public media and telecommunications policy can ensure millions of Americans are informed on current events and emergency situations. This is why I have cosponsored legislation like the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, to keep AM radio devices in all new motor vehicles.
I will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind should legislation related to funding for public media come up for a vote in the 119th Congress.
Again, I appreciate you contacting me, and please do not hesitate to do so in the future. To stay up to date with the latest news on our work in Congress, you may sign up at huizenga.house.gov/forms/emailsignup to receive my e-newsletter
Sincerely,
Bill Huizenga
Member of Congress