Senate joint resolution · S.J.Res. 7 (119th Congress)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Ted Cruz (U.S. Senator for Texas, Republican)
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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".
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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.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · U.S. Senate
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Cosponsors
16
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Full history
- May 9, 2025
Held at the desk.
- May 9, 2025
Introduced
Held at the desk.
U.S. Senate
- May 9, 2025
Held at the desk.
- May 9, 2025
Held at the desk.
- May 9, 2025
Sent to the executive
Received in the House.
U.S. House of Representatives
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- May 8, 2025
Message on Senate Action Sent to the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
U.S. Senate
- May 8, 2025
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
U.S. Senate
- May 6, 2025
Measure Laid Before Senate by motion. (consideration: cr S2770-2772)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
U.S. Senate
- May 6, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
U.S. Senate
- Mar 5, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
U.S. Senate
- Mar 5, 2025
In committee
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
U.S. Senate
- Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Jan 27, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Jan 27, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Jan 27, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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