United StatesA 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".
What it does
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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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 9Received in the House.Latest
- May 9Held at the desk.
- May 8Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
- Vote recorded On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 7. Result: Joint Resolution Passed.Senate
- May 8Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
- May 8Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- May 6Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.Passed Senate
- Vote recorded On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 7. Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to.Senate
- May 6Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
- Mar 5Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Minor
- Mar 5Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
- Jan 27Introduced in Senate
- Jan 27Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Introduced