A Republican bill with 6 Republican cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SHIELD Act," proposes amendments to the General Education Provisions Act. It aims to restrict how certain information is handled within local educational agencies. Specifically, it seeks to prohibit organizations that provide abortions from distributing information about abortion or abortion-related services to students. This restriction applies to activities on school grounds or through virtual platforms, including social media. The bill also provides a specific definition for what constitutes an "abortion-related service."
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill amends the General Education Provisions Act, thereby exerting federal oversight on local educational agency policies.
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires agencies to notify parents, increasing transparency regarding information distribution.
The opposite· 3 of 9
- Scored -5
Does this make abortion easier to get?
The bill restricts organizations that provide abortions from distributing information about their services to students.
- Scored -4
Would women be better off under this?
The restrictions on abortion-related information can negatively impact women's access to reproductive health guidance.
- Scored -4
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?
The bill limits the ability of organizations to disseminate information through school virtual platforms.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Limiting information from specific providers: Under Section 2, paragraph (5), a local educational agency receiving funds may not allow organizations that provide abortions to distribute or disseminate information about abortion or abortion-related services to students. This could be viewed as a benefit for those who wish to prevent specific types of organizations from sharing information on school grounds or virtual platforms.
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Clear definitions for oversight: Section 2, paragraph (7)(H) provides a specific definition for "abortion-related service" as any medical, surgical, or support care directly related to terminating a pregnancy. This provides a specific standard for what is being restricted.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on information access: Section 2, paragraph (5) prohibits organizations that provide abortions from distributing or disseminating information about abortion or abortion-related services to students. This includes actions such as sharing or reposting information on social media on behalf of such organizations, which could limit the information available to students via school virtual platforms.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The restrictions on abortion-related information can negatively impact women's access to reproductive health guidance. Would students be better off under this? — Students may lose access to certain informational resources through their educational institutions. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Students may face restricted access to reproductive health information. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Restricting information access may disproportionately affect those who rely on school resources for information.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life? — The bill limits the ability of organizations to disseminate information through school virtual platforms. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — By limiting information access regarding reproductive services, the bill may disproportionately impact women's autonomy.
- Healthcare
- Does this make abortion easier to get? — The bill restricts organizations that provide abortions from distributing information about their services to students.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill amends the General Education Provisions Act, thereby exerting federal oversight on local educational agency policies. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires agencies to notify parents, increasing transparency regarding information distribution. Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The bill restricts the dissemination of information regarding abortion services by specific organizations. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill limits the ability of local educational agencies to permit certain information distribution.
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/31/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Michael CloudRepublican · Texas
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas