Trump’s FCC Wants Input on Whether ‘Transgender and Gender Nonbinary’ TV Programming Is ‘Appropriate’ for Children
By Todd Spangler
Published on April 22, 2026.
The Federal Council (FCC) is seeking public comment on whether the TV industry's voluntary ratings need to be tweaked, specifically regarding content with “transgender and gender nonbinary” themes. The deadline for comments is May 22, with reply comments due June 22. The TV ratings are used by traditional TV broadcasters, pay-TV cable and satellite providers, and streaming platforms like Netflix. The FCC's Media Bureau highlighted concerns about the accuracy of the ratings, the appropriateness of these ratings, and a shift or ratings creep in which mature, adult or inappropriate content is being rated as appropriate for young children. The agency is also seeking comment on the increasing transparency of the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board and the reliability of TV ratings.
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