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S.J.Res. 7 Senate 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
Jan 27, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the Senate. Last action: held at the desk on May 9, 2025.

  1. Senate Introduced in Senate Jan 27, 2025
  2. Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Jan 27, 2025
  3. Senate Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). Mar 5, 2025
  4. Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24. Mar 5, 2025
  5. Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235. May 6, 2025
  6. Senate Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772) May 6, 2025
  7. Senate
    On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 7 May 6, 2025
    Agreed Yea 53 Nay 47 Roll Call
  8. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813) May 8, 2025
  9. Senate Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. May 8, 2025
  10. Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813) May 8, 2025
  11. Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 8, 2025
  12. Senate
    On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 7 May 8, 2025
    Agreed Yea 50 Nay 38 Roll Call
  13. House Received in the House. May 9, 2025
  14. House Held at the desk. May 9, 2025

Cosponsors

16

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCongressional oversightEducational technology and distance educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)School administration

Committees

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
    • [Discharged From, Mar 6, 2025]
    • [Referred To, Jan 27, 2025]

Summary

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.  

[Summary as of: Introduced in Senate]

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Related Bills

  • 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". (Related bill)

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