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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".

H.J.Res. 33 Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID-1) In committee
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  1. Introduced Feb 4
  2. Committee Feb 4
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In committee, Feb 4, 2025Next: House vote
631d ago Feb 4, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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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.

Library of Congress summary, Feb 4, 2025

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  • Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2025

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