HR 8249
117th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2022
Introduced: June 28, 2022
Introduced by:
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022
This bill prohibits elementary schools, secondary schools, or public 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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