HJRES 33
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".
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.
Bill status
- Status
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rep. Russ Fulcher [R-ID-1]
- Cosponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- 2025-02-04
- Latest action
- 2025-02-04: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee referrals
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