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HR 6254 114th Congress House

Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2016

Official title: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and libraries that receive universal service support from blocking Internet access to lesbian, gay,… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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.

Introduced: September 28, 2016 See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Elementary and secondary educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archives
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Sex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationTelecommunication rates and fees
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This bill died when the 114th Congress ended
It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Sep 28, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 28, 2016
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 28, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 8
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Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Sep 28, 2016
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Sep 28, 2016
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Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Sep 28, 2016
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Sep 28, 2016
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Sep 28, 2016
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Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Sep 28, 2016
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Sep 28, 2016
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Sep 28, 2016
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6254: Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2016. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6254/
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"H.R. 6254: Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2016." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6254/.
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