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".

Bill: 119-sjres-7
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2025-01-27
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies

Congressional oversight

Educational technology and distance education

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

School administration
Latest action: action_date: 2025-05-09
text: Held at the desk.

Summaries:
action_date: 2025-01-27
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Communications Commission titled <em>Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program</em> 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. &nbsp;</p>

tv_txt: 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 7 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 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 .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program (89 Fed. Reg. 67303 (August 20, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the Senate May 8, 2025. Secretary

tv_txt: IIA Calendar No. 24 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 7 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 27, 2025 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Thune , Mr. Wicker , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Moran , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Young , Mr. Budd , Mr. Schmitt , Mr. Curtis , Mr. Sheehy , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Justice , Mr. Banks , and Ms. Ernst ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation March 5, 2025 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar 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 .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program (89 Fed. Reg. 67303 (August 20, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

March 5, 2025 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar

tv_txt: IIA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 7 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 27, 2025 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Thune , Mr. Wicker , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Moran , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Young , Mr. Budd , Mr. Schmitt , Mr. Curtis , Mr. Sheehy , Mrs. Capito , and Ms. Lummis ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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 .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program (89 Fed. Reg. 67303 (August 20, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.