HJRES 33 · 119th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

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".

Introduced 2025-02-04· Sponsored by Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(2025-02-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Communications Commission titled Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program 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.  …

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2 Republicans