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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…

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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".

Introduced: January 27, 2025 Introduced by: Cruz, Ted Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Strongly supports Statement of Administration Policy · Trump administration · May 7, 2025 Read the SAP
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
May 9, 2025
Received in the House.
May 9, 2025
Held at the desk.
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 8, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.
Mar 5, 2025
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Mar 5, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
Jan 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 4
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 8, 2025 Senate · vote #238 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 7 Passed 50–38 See who voted →
May 6, 2025 Senate · vote #235 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 7 Agreed To 53–47 See who voted →
May 2, 2019 Senate · vote #94 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 7 Veto Sustained 53–45 See who voted →
Mar 13, 2019 Senate · vote #48 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 7 Passed 54–46 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.  

What's happening now May 9, 2025

Held at the desk.

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 Lobbying activity 35

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 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Republican 16
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · Feb 26, 2025
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Feb 26, 2025
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Justice, James C.
West Virginia · Feb 10, 2025
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Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Feb 10, 2025
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jan 27, 2025
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Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Jan 27, 2025
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Jan 27, 2025
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Curtis, John R.
Utah · Jan 27, 2025
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Jan 27, 2025
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Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Jan 27, 2025
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jan 27, 2025
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Schmitt, Eric
Missouri · Jan 27, 2025
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Sheehy, Tim
Montana · Jan 27, 2025
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Jan 27, 2025
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jan 27, 2025
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Jan 27, 2025
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 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".. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-7/
MLA
"S.J. Res. 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".." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-7/.
Bluebook (legal)
S.J. Res. 7, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-7/.
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[S.J. Res. 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".](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-7/)
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