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119th Congress

S.J.Res. 7

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".

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
Ted Cruz(R-TX)
Introduced
Jan 27, 2025
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
Committees
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Official text
Engrossed in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (16)

Original cosponsors (12)

Added later (4)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” 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

DateVoteResultYour members
May 8, 2025
Senate #238		S.J. Res. 7Joint Resolution PassedSet your home to see
May 6, 2025
Senate #235		Motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 7Motion to Proceed Agreed toSet your home to see

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