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FCC Opens Review of Kids TV Trans Content Ratings

4/24/2026

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  • The FCC Media Bureau opened a comment period to assess whether children’s TV ratings disclose transgender or nonbinary content.
  • Critics say the review is a motivated attempt to curb trans representation, while FCC Chairman Brendan Carr claims parents fear a pro-trans agenda in children’s shows.
  • Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez reported eleven submissions, two rating changes, and said families prioritize affordability over rating disclosures, questioning the plan to involve faith-based groups.