119th Congress
H.J.Res. 33
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
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Russ Fulcher(R-ID)
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2025
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (2)
Added later (2)
- August Pfluger (R-TX) · Aug 1, 2025
- Craig A. Goldman (R-TX) · Nov 20, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 4, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House