SJRES 7 · 119th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

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".

Introduced 2025-01-27· Sponsored by Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Held at the desk.(2025-05-09)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 2025-05-08
Roll #238
Yea 50Nay 38
PassedSenate · 2025-05-08
Roll #238
Yea 50Nay 38
PassedSenate · 2025-05-06
Roll #235
Yea 53Nay 47

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.  …

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (16)

16 Republicans