SJRES 7 · 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".
Held at the desk.
- Introduced
- Jan 27, 2025
- Latest action
- May 9, 2025
- Sponsor
- Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Cosponsors
- 16
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.
Recent actions
- May 9, 2025 Held at the desk.
- May 9, 2025 Received in the House.
- May 8, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- May 8, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
- May 8, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.
- May 8, 2025 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
- May 6, 2025 Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
- May 6, 2025 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
Votes
- On the Joint Resolution Joint Resolution Passed · May 8, 2025, 3:50 PM
- On the Motion to Proceed Motion to Proceed Agreed to · May 6, 2025, 7:30 PM