Public Broadcasting Act

The Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 is a law that established the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds and supports non-commercial radio and TV stations in the U.S., like PBS and NPR. Its purpose is to provide high-quality, educational, and culturally enriching content that serves all Americans, especially those outside commercial media’s reach. The act aims to promote diverse programming, independence from commercial interests, and access to information, ensuring public broadcasting remains a trusted, non-profit source of news, education, and culture across the country.