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".
- Bill Number
- H.J.Res. 33
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-02-04: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2025-11-21T12:04:28Z
Official 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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12]
Recent Actions
- 2025-02-04: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2025-02-04: Introduced in House
- 2025-02-04: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- 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". — issued 2025-02-04 — PDF (2 pages)