S.J.Res. 7 passed the Senate 101 days after introduction and awaits a vote in the House
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".
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 85 words.
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.
- Committees
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications: 52 of 2,109 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.5%)
- Sponsor
- 10 of 544 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 3, from introduced in senate to engrossed in senate · 37 words
- Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCongressional oversightEducational technology and distance educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)School administration
- Latest action
- May 9, 2025: Held at the desk.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 119th 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 R · Introduced