The Stop Comstock Act revises federal laws that govern the restriction of materials through the mail and at the border, specifically narrowing what materials can be banned. The bill removes references to "indecent" materials and language regarding abortion from the current Comstock Act and related federal statutes, focusing restrictions only on materials deemed legally obscene. The changes affect mail carriers, customs officials, and online platforms by clarifying what they can legally restrict or refuse to carry. This legislation does not include specific funding or implementation timelines, as it primarily amends existing legal definitions rather than creating new programs. The bill was introduced in March 2025 by a group of Democratic senators and is currently under review by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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