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".
- Bill Number
- S.J.Res. 7
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2025-05-09: Held at the desk.
- Last Updated
- 2025-09-03T14:03:38Z
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 (16)
Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN], Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC], Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Recent Actions
- 2025-05-09: Held at the desk.
- 2025-05-09: Received in the House.
- 2025-05-08: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 2025-05-08: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813) (Roll call 238)
- 2025-05-08: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (Roll call 238)
- 2025-05-08: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
- 2025-05-06: Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
- 2025-05-06: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235. (Roll call 235)
- 2025-03-05: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
- 2025-03-05: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- 2025-03-05: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- 2025-01-27: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2025-01-27: Introduced in Senate
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 2025-05-08 — PDF (2 pages)
- 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 2025-01-27 — PDF (2 pages)
- 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 2025-03-05 — PDF (4 pages)