SJRES 7 · introduced · major
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".
- education
What this bill does
- This resolution cancels an FCC rule allowing schools and libraries to buy discounted Wi-Fi hotspots for off-campus student use.
- Schools, libraries, and students relying on the E-Rate program for internet access are affected by this nullification.
- The rule would have taken effect immediately; this resolution reverses it through congressional disapproval process.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would reversing this FCC rule affect low-income students who depend on discounted Wi-Fi hotspots for remote learning and homework?
- 02
What evidence supports the argument that allowing schools and libraries to purchase discounted hotspots through the E-Rate program would be wasteful or problematic?
- 03
Which communities would face the greatest challenges if students lose access to subsidized internet connectivity for off-campus use?
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Sponsor · R-TX
Ted Cruz
Citizen cosponsors
0
In Congress
16/ 100
Senators cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-05-09
Joining the bill
Todd Young
R-IN · original
Tim Sheehy
R-MT · original
John Thune
R-SD · original
Roger F. Wicker
R-MS · original
Marsha Blackburn
R-TN · original
Ted Budd
R-NC · original
Shelley Moore Capito
R-WV · original
John R. Curtis
R-UT · original
Deb Fischer
R-NE · original
Cynthia M. Lummis
R-WY · original
Jerry Moran
R-KS · original
Eric Schmitt
R-MO · original
+ 4 more
Legislative timeline
2025-05-09 · house · Floor
Held at the desk.
2025-05-09 · house · Floor
Received in the House.
2025-05-08 · senate · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2025-05-08 · senate · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
2025-05-08 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.
2025-05-08 · senate · Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
2025-05-06 · senate · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
2025-05-06 · senate · Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
2025-03-05 · senate · Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
2025-03-05 · senate · Discharge
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
2025-03-05 · Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
2025-01-27 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2025-01-27 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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