This means CPB will not receive funding for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. For nearly 60 years, Congress has recognized public media as a vital public service. Addressing criticisms of public media – some fair, many unfair –is only achievable with continued support and collaboration with Congress. Harrison emphasized that millions of Americans—urban and rural, left and right—are joining a national grassroots effort to protect public media. Congress still has the power to amend or reject the rescission package — and our elected officials need to hear from us now.