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Resolution · 119th Congress · SJRES 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".
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Introduced 2025-01-27Topic: technology privacySummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceThis 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.
Sponsors
- Ted Cruz Republican sponsor
- 16 cosponsors
Recorded votes
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yeas | Nays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-08 | Senate roll 238 | On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 7 | Joint Resolution Passed | 50 | 38 |
| 2025-05-06 | Senate roll 235 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 7 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | 53 | 47 |
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-09 | House | Held at the desk. | |
| 2025-05-09 | House | Received in the House. | |
| 2025-05-08 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | |
| 2025-05-08 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813) | |
| 2025-05-08 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. | floor pass | |
| 2025-05-08 | Senate | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813) | |
| 2025-05-06 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772) | |
| 2025-05-06 | Senate | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235. | |
| 2025-03-05 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24. | |
| 2025-03-05 | Senate | Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). | report |
| 2025-03-05 | Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). | report | |
| 2025-01-27 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | refer |
| 2025-01-27 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |