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Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 12:10 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7432

Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2020

This bill prohibits 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.

Current Status of Bill HR 7432

Bill HR 7432 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2020. Bill HR 7432 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2020.  Bill HR 7432's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7432

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
13
Democrat Cosponsors
13
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7432

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Elementary and secondary education
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Libraries and archives
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
- Telecommunication rates and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7432

Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2020
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.
Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2020

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