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]

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.

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Title

Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2016

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-09-28HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2016-09-28HouseIntroduced in House

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