Bill · H.R. 10178· House(119-HR-10178)
SHIELD Act
- Introduced
- 8/27/2026
- Last activity
- 8/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- 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
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
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?+2
The bill requires agencies to notify parents, increasing transparency regarding information distribution.
The opposite· 3 of 9
Does this make abortion easier to get?-5
The bill restricts organizations that provide abortions from distributing information about their services to students.
Would women be better off under this?-4
The restrictions on abortion-related information can negatively impact women's access to reproductive health guidance.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?-4
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women-4Good For Students-3Good For Young Adults-3Good For Low Income Households-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech-4Improves Gender Equality-3
- Healthcare
- Improves Abortion Access-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency+2Improves Freedom Of Speech-4Increase States Rights-2
- 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