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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Official title: 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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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–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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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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- CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
- COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
- AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
- AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
- AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
- CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Bodies those filers lobbied
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- SENATE
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)
- Executive Office of the President (EOP)
- Natl Economic Council (NEC)
- Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
- Education, Dept of
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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/
"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/.
S.J. Res. 7, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-7/.
[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/)