Relating to Consideration of the Senate Amendment to H.R. Rescissions Act of 2025

Floor Speech

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Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding.

I rise today in opposition to the rule to consider the rescissions package of 2025 and its reckless cuts to public broadcasting.

It is not hyperbole to say that public broadcasting saves lives during emergency situations and natural disasters. My State knows that firsthand.

When Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina last year, public broadcasting was there when traditional communication failed. Widespread power, cellular, and internet outages meant that, for thousands of North Carolinians, public radio was how they received their news.

Our local public broadcasting stations provided lifesaving updates for our residents, broadcasted emergency resource information like food and water and distribution, and gave a direct line for North Carolinians to speak to their communities.

Slashing public broadcasting funding will limit their ability to operate during crises and delay critical information to the people who need it most.

Make no mistake: Without public broadcasting, we would have seen more lives lost in Helene. We need to protect these stations so we can protect our communities.

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