H.R. 10805 – Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2026

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The Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2026 would change the Communications Act so that any elementary or secondary school, or public library, that receives discounted universal service support cannot block internet access to LGBTQ‑related information. The bill targets schools and libraries that get these federal discounts and aims to ensure students and patrons can access LGBTQ resources online.

Key Provisions

Adds a new rule to the universal service program stating that a school or library will lose its discount if it blocks access to LGBTQ resources.
Defines “LGBTQ resources” as information about sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and related topics, excluding certain explicit visual depictions.
Updates related sections of the Communications Act to reflect the new paragraph and its definition.

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy and Commerce Committee

October 13, 2026

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Introduced in House

October 13, 2026

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy and Commerce Committee

October 13, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued October 13, 2026

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 10805

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 13, 2026

Mr. Schneider introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

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.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2026.

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 resources means 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).

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(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).

(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).