To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and libraries that receive universal service support from blocking Internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-4098| House
| Updated: 10/27/2017
Bradley Scott Schneider
Democratic Representative
Illinois
Cosponsors (14)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)
Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Science, Technology, Communications
Elementary and secondary educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationTelecommunication rates and fees
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and libraries that receive universal service support from blocking Internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-4098| House
| Updated: 10/27/2017
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Bradley Scott Schneider
Democratic Representative
Illinois
Cosponsors (14)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)
Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Elementary and secondary educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationTelecommunication rates and fees