S.J.Res. 7 · 119th Congress
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of…
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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".
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- Senate Introduced Jan 27, 2025
- Senate Passed May 8, 2025 50–38
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.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Jan 27, 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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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".
Latest action (May 9, 2025): Held at the desk.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 27, 2025
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- Senate Introduced Jan 27, 2025
- Senate Passed May 8, 2025 50–38
Final vote · Senate · May 8, 2025
Passage — Joint Resolution Passed. Vote details
Senate Majority Leader: John Thune
Table of every position
All recorded votes (2)
- Passage Joint Resolution Passed
Senate · May 8, 2025 · “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 7” · Majority Leader: John Thune - Taking up the measure (motion to proceed) Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Senate · May 6, 2025 · “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 7” · Majority Leader: John Thune