The resolution urges the United States Congress to maintain previously approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a nonprofit organization that ensures access to high-quality, noncommercial content and telecommunications services across the nation. The CPB supports a network of independent public radio and television stations, which provide essential services such as emergency alerts, local news, and community programming, particularly in rural areas where local fundraising is challenging. In Alaska, 27 public radio stations and four public television stations rely significantly on CPB funding, with some rural stations depending on it for over 50% of their operational budgets.

The resolution highlights the minimal cost of federal funding for the CPB to taxpayers, approximately $1.60 per year, and expresses concern over a proposal by the President to rescind $1.1 billion in prior funding. The Alaska State Legislature calls on Congress to reject this proposal, emphasizing the critical role that CPB funding plays in sustaining public broadcasting services in Alaska and across the country. Copies of the resolution will be sent to key federal officials, including the President and Alaska's congressional delegation.