DURHAM — New Hampshire PBS is deeply disappointed that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Rescissions Act, legislation that eliminates federal funding for public media through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

This decision will have a devastating impact on public media stations across the country.

For NHPBS, the passage of this act represents an immediate loss of $1.3 million of its operating budget. These federal funds directly support the educational services, trusted programming and emergency communications that NHPBS provides to all Granite Staters — free of charge.

“The elimination of federal support threatens not just our ability to deliver high-quality programming, but also the educational and emergency services that New Hampshire families rely on every day,” said Peter Frid, president & CEO of NHPBS. “We are committed to our mission and our viewers, but this funding cut puts that mission at serious risk.”

While it is too early to confirm specific cuts or operational changes, NHPBS has conducted scenario planning to address the loss. The station is working closely with its Board of Directors to explore multiple paths toward long-term sustainability while preserving its most vital services.

Federal support has long served as the foundation of the public media system. There is no true substitute for this investment, which totals approximately $1.60 per American per year.

While NHPBS recently wrapped up its end-of-fiscal-year fundraising campaign, the success of that effort does not offset the significant and immediate impact of losing $1.3 million.

“We are inspired by the people who continue to stand with us,” said Dawn DeAngelis, chief content officer at NHPBS. “This is not just a funding issue — it’s about the future of equitable access to information, education resources and local storytelling.”

While the Rescissions Act has passed, the fight is not over. There is still an opportunity to restore funding through the fiscal year 26 appropriations cycle and NHPBS encourages all supporters to contact their representatives.

Other ways to support NHPBS include:

-Becoming a member or increasing your gift at nhpbs.org/donate

-Leaving a legacy gift at nhpbs.org/plannedgiving

-Involv\ing your business at nhpbs.org/corp

-Donating a vehicle at nhpbs.org/vehicle

-Contributing to the station’s auction at nhpbs.org/auction