October 13, 2026
Mr. Schneider introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2026
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Sec. 2. Access to LGBTQ resources under universal service schools and libraries program
(a) In general
Section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) is amended—
(1)
by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8);
(2)
by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:
(7) Access to LGBTQ resources
Notwithstanding subsection (l)(2), an elementary school, secondary school, or public library may not receive services at discount rates under paragraph (1)(B) if such school or library (under an internet safety policy with respect to which certification is required under this subsection or otherwise) blocks internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.; and
(3)
in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by adding at the end the following:
(J) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources
The term
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resourcesmeans information that is related to homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender identity, transgender status, gender nonconformity, gender expansive, gender identity, sexual orientation, or related topics, except that such term does not include a visual depiction described in paragraph (5)(B)(i) or (6)(B)(i).
(b) Conforming amendments to Communications Act of 1934
(1) Section 254
Section 254(h)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)(4)) is amended by striking paragraph (7)(A)
and inserting paragraph (8)(A)
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(2) Section 271
Section 271(g)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 271(g)(2)) is amended by striking section 254(h)(5)
and inserting section 254(h)(8)
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