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".

Sponsored bySen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]TX· Introduced 27 January 2025

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Held at the desk.

9 May 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in Senate · Updated 6 February 2025

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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13 actions

Received in the House.
9 May 2025 · Floor
Held at the desk.
9 May 2025 · Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
8 May 2025 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
8 May 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.
8 May 2025 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
8 May 2025 · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
6 May 2025 · Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
6 May 2025 · Floor
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
5 March 2025 · Discharge
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
5 March 2025 · Calendars
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
5 March 2025 · Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
27 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
27 January 2025 · IntroReferral

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16 cosponsors

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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]TX

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Republican16100%

Republican:Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]IA
Republican:Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]IN
Republican:Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]WV
Republican:Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]OK
Republican:Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]NC
Republican:Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]MO
Republican:Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]KS
Republican:Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]WV
Republican:Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]MS
Republican:Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]MT
Republican:Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]TN
Republican:Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]WY
Republican:Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]SD
Republican:Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]UT
Republican:Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]IN
Republican:Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]NE

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Science, Technology, Communications

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCongressional oversightEducational technology and distance educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)School administration

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To27 Jan 2025
- Discharged From6 Mar 2025

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