US HB6254 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-0)
Status: Introduced on September 28 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-09-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 28 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-09-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2016 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 2016
Sponsors
Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] | Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] | Rep. Ruben Gallego [D-AZ] | Rep. Donald Norcross [D-NJ] |
Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL] |
Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] | Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] | Rep. Donna Edwards [D-MD] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-09-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2016-09-28 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/6254/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr6254/BILLS-114hr6254ih.pdf |