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".
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 by Sen. Ted Cruz
The Senate passed it. The House has to pass it before it can reach the President.
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
- May 9, 2025Held at the desk.
- May 9, 2025Received in the House.
- May 8, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- May 8, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
- May 8, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.
- May 8, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
- May 6, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
- May 6, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
- Mar 5, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
- Mar 5, 2025Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Jan 27, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Jan 27, 2025Introduced in Senate