Bills · 119th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

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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SenateOn the Joint Resolution · 5/8/25Joint resolutionA vote to pass a joint resolution. Like a bill, it becomes law once both chambers pass it and the president signs it — except a proposed constitutional amendment, which needs two-thirds of each chamber and ratification by three-quarters of the states.Senate glossary: joint resolution ↗
Joint Resolution Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 36 Nay · 9 Not voting
  • Republican50 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 2 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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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Sponsor
Sen. Ted Cruz ( Republican · TX)
Cosponsors
16
Introduced
1/27/25
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
Status
1/27/25Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
1/27/25Introduced in Senate
3/5/25Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
3/5/25Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
5/6/25Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
5/6/25Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
5/8/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
5/8/25Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
5/8/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.
5/8/25Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
5/9/25Held at the desk.
5/9/25Received in the House.