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HJRES 33 119th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications

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…

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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: February 4, 2025 Introduced by: Fulcher, Russ Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov
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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.  

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 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".. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-33/
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"H.J. Res. 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".." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-33/.
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H.J. Res. 33, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-33/.
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[H.J. Res. 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".](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-33/)
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