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HJRES 33 · in committee · significant

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".

What this bill does

  • This resolution cancels an FCC rule allowing schools and libraries to buy discounted Wi-Fi hotspots for students to use at home.
  • Students, school staff, library patrons, and schools and libraries participating in the E-Rate program are affected.
  • The rule was finalized on August 20, 2024, and this resolution would immediately nullify it if passed.

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  1. 01

    How would students in rural or low-income areas be affected if schools and libraries lose the ability to provide discounted Wi-Fi hotspots under the E-Rate program?

  2. 02

    What evidence supports the argument that this FCC rule either helps or hinders the E-Rate program's original mission to bridge the digital divide?

  3. 03

    Which groups would benefit or face challenges if this rule is cancelled, and what alternative solutions exist to address the homework gap?

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Russ Fulcher

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Introduced 2025-02-04

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-02-04 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  2. 2025-02-04 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. 2025-02-04 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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