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".
- Introduced Jan 27
- Committee Jan 27
- Passed Senate May 8
- Passed House Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed Senate, May 8, 2025Next: House vote
537d ago May 9, 2025: Held at the desk.
Final votes
Senate 50-38
2 roll calls on this bill
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Votes
Senate roll 238
Passed Senate without amendment
Member positions n/a
50-38
Passed
Procedural votes1
Senate roll 235
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure
Member positions n/a
53-47
Agreed to
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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, Jan 27, 2025
Summary versions
- Introduced in SenateJan 27, 2025
Actions
- HouseHeld at the desk.May 9, 2025
- HouseReceived in the House.May 9, 2025
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)May 8, 2025
- SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)May 8, 2025
- SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.May 8, 2025
- SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.May 6, 2025
- SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)May 6, 2025
- SenateSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Mar 5, 2025
- SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.Mar 5, 2025
- SenateIntroduced in SenateJan 27, 2025
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Jan 27, 2025
Bill record
Text versions3
- Engrossed in SenateMay 8, 2025PDF: Engrossed in Senate
- Placed on Calendar SenateMar 5, 2025PDF: Placed on Calendar Senate
- Introduced in SenateJan 27, 2025PDF: Introduced in Senate
Committees1
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeDischarged From Mar 6, 2025Referred To, Jan 27, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors16 cosponsors
- Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)Sponsor, Jan 27, 2025
- Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2025
- Deb Fischer (R-NE)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2025
- Eric Schmitt (R-MO)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2025
- Jerry Moran (R-KS)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2025
- John Curtis (R-UT)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2025
- John Thune (R-SD)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2025
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2025
- Roger Wicker (R-MS)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2025
- Shelley Capito (R-WV)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2025
- Ted Budd (R-NC)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2025
- Tim Sheehy (R-MT)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2025
- Todd Young (R-IN)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2025
- James Justice (R-WV)Joined Feb 10, 2025
- James Lankford (R-OK)Joined Feb 10, 2025
- Jim Banks (R-IN)Joined Feb 26, 2025
- Joni Ernst (R-IA)Joined Feb 26, 2025
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports0
No cost estimate or committee report yet
Titles1
Official titles
- 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".Official Title as Introduced
Subjects7
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCongressional oversightEducational technology and distance educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)School administration
Related bills1
- H.J.Res. 33 119th, Related bill 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".
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.