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".

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 27 January 2025

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 January 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 March 2025

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.

   Source: Calendars

4. 5 March 2025

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

   Source: Discharge

5. 5 March 2025

   Committee

   Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

   Source: Committee

6. 6 May 2025

   Vote

   Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.

   Source: Floor

7. 8 May 2025

   Floor

   Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)

   Source: Floor

8. 8 May 2025

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.

   Source: Floor

9. 9 May 2025

   Floor

   Received in the House.

   Source: Floor

10. 9 May 2025

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

4 official files

• Engrossed in Senate

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 8 May 2025

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• Placed on Calendar Senate

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 5 March 2025

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Sponsors

• Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] · R · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

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