S.J.Res. 7
IntroducedA 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".
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5/9/2025 • House
Summary
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.
Introduced in Senate • 1/27/2025
Topics & Subjects
Congressional Votes (2)
On Amendment
May 8, 2025
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On proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in senate by yea-nay vote
May 6, 2025
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Sponsor & Cosponsors (17)
Party Breakdown
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Cosponsors (16)
Bill Journey
Originated in the Senate
Introduced
January 27, 2025
Committee Review
March 5, 2025
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Floor Debate
May 6, 2025
Passed Chamber
Other Chamber
May 8, 2025
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Enacted into Law
Text Versions (3)
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· Congress.gov, CRS, Senate, USAspending, FEC, LDA · Record updated Sep 8, 2026
- Congress.govLibrary of CongressStatus, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and textRecord updated Sep 8, 2026 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 4:06 PM ET
- CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.govOfficial summarySummary of the “Introduced in Senate” version, Jan 27, 2025 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 4:06 PM ET
- Senate roll-call votesU.S. SenateRoll-call results on this billLatest roll call May 8, 2025 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 4:06 PM ET
- USAspending.govU.S. Department of the TreasuryRelated Federal Spending section
- FEC filingsFederal Election CommissionFunding & Lobbying section
- Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the HouseFunding & Lobbying section
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