SJRES 7
119th Congress
Senate
Science, Technology, Communications
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congressional oversight
Educational technology and distance education
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
School administration
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".
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Became law
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.
Mar 5, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
Mar 5, 2025
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Jan 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English 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.
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