It’s been almost one year since Congress voted to defund local public media stations. Today, local stations are still serving with revolve, but communities are paying the price.

The loss of federal funding is eroding local service, leading to the loss and reduction of programs and resources communities count on, from journalism to educational outreach. Dozens of stations are struggling to stay on air.

Now, Congress is starting to advance critical federal funding decisions. Protect My Public Media Day is our moment to remind our elected officials that most Americans opposed defunding local stations and request that station funding be restored. Make your voice heard now.

If the call does not connect, you can look up your lawmakers at Congress.gov and call their Washington, D.C. offices.