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".
- education
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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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 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?
- 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?
- 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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Sponsor · R-ID-1
Russ Fulcher
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Introduced 2025-02-04
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Legislative timeline
2025-02-04 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-02-04 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-02-04 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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