US HB4098 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-0)
Status: Introduced on October 23 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-10-27 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 23 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-10-27 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2017 This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit elementary schools, secondary schools, or libraries that receive discount rates for telecommunications services under the universal service support program from blocking Internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer resources. The bill does not prohibit schools or libraries from blocking content that is obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors.
Title
Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2017
Sponsors
| Rep. Bradley Schneider [D-IL] | Rep. Salud Carbajal [D-CA] | Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] | Rep. Ruben Gallego [D-AZ] |
| Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] | Rep. Sean Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] |
| Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] | Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL] | Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA] | Rep. Joseph Kennedy [D-MA] |
| Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL] | Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-27 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. |
| 2017-10-23 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2017-10-23 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Elementary and secondary education
Internet and video services
Libraries and archives
Science, technology, communications
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Telecommunication rates and fees
Internet and video services
Libraries and archives
Science, technology, communications
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Telecommunication rates and fees
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4098/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4098/BILLS-115hr4098ih.pdf |
