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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".

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Sponsor:
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
(R-TX)
Introduced:
Jan 27, 2025
Policy Area:
Science, Technology, Communications

Bill Statistics

13
Actions
16
Cosponsors
1
Summaries
7
Subjects
3
Text Versions
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May 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Held at the desk.

Summaries (1)

Introduced in Senate - Jan 27, 2025 00
<p>This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Communications Commission titled <em>Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program</em> and published on August 20, 2024. The rule permits schools and libraries participating in the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support program (E-Rate) to purchase discounted Wi-Fi hotspots and associated mobile connectivity service for off-premises use by students, school staff, and library patrons. Under the rule, E-Rate participants must implement acceptable use policies that require hotspots to be used primarily for educational purposes. &nbsp;</p>

Actions (13)

Held at the desk.
Type: Floor | Source: House floor actions | Code: H15000
May 9, 2025
1:04 PM
Received in the House.
Type: Floor | Source: House floor actions | Code: H14000
May 9, 2025
1:04 PM
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Type: Floor | Source: Senate
May 8, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
Type: Floor | Source: Senate
May 8, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.
Type: Floor | Source: Library of Congress | Code: 17000
May 8, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
Type: Floor | Source: Senate
May 8, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772: 4)
Type: Floor | Source: Senate
May 6, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
Type: Floor | Source: Senate
May 6, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
Type: Calendars | Source: Senate
Mar 5, 2025
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Type: Discharge | Source: Senate
Mar 5, 2025
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Type: Committee | Source: Library of Congress | Code: 14500
Mar 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Type: IntroReferral | Source: Senate
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Type: IntroReferral | Source: Library of Congress | Code: 10000
Jan 27, 2025

Subjects (7)

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies Congressional oversight Educational technology and distance education Federal Communications Commission (FCC) School administration Science, Technology, Communications (Policy Area)

Cosponsors (16)

Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
(R-IN)
Feb 26, 2025
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
(R-IA)
Feb 26, 2025
Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]
(R-WV)
Feb 10, 2025
Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
(R-OK)
Feb 10, 2025
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
(R-TN)
Jan 27, 2025
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
(R-NC)
Jan 27, 2025
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
(R-WV)
Jan 27, 2025
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
(R-UT)
Jan 27, 2025
Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
(R-NE)
Jan 27, 2025
Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
(R-WY)
Jan 27, 2025
Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
(R-KS)
Jan 27, 2025
Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
(R-MO)
Jan 27, 2025
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
(R-MT)
Jan 27, 2025
Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
(R-SD)
Jan 27, 2025
Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
(R-MS)
Jan 27, 2025
Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
(R-IN)
Jan 27, 2025

Text Versions (3)

Engrossed in Senate

May 8, 2025
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Placed on Calendar Senate

Mar 5, 2025
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Introduced in Senate

Jan 27, 2025
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Full Bill Text

Length: 1,272 characters Version: Engrossed in Senate Version Date: May 8, 2025 Last Updated: Nov 15, 2025 6:14 AM
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 7 Engrossed in Senate

(ES) ]

<DOC>
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. J. RES. 7

_______________________________________________________________________

JOINT RESOLUTION

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5,
United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications
Commission relating to ``Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate
Program''.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the
rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to
``Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program'' (89 Fed.
Reg. 67303 (August 20, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or
effect.

Passed the Senate May 8, 2025.

Attest:

Secretary.
119th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. J. RES. 7

_______________________________________________________________________

JOINT RESOLUTION

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5,
United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications
Commission relating to ``Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate
Program''.
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