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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".
Chamber: United States Senate (The United States of America)
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.
Sponsors
(17)
JTJohn Thune
Republican · Primary
RWRoger Wicker
Republican · Primary
DFDeb Fischer
Republican · Primary
JMJerry Moran
Republican · Primary
MBMarsha Blackburn
Republican · Primary
TYTodd Young
Republican · Primary
ESEric Schmitt
Republican · Primary
JCJohn Curtis
Republican · Primary
TSTim Sheehy
Republican · Primary
SMCShelley Moore Capito
Republican · Primary
CLCynthia Lummis
Republican · Primary
JLJames Lankford
Republican · Cosponsor
JJJames Justice
Republican · Cosponsor
JEJoni Ernst
Republican · Cosponsor
Legislative Votes
United States Senate: S.J. Res. 7; 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".
May 8, 2025 Yes: 50
No: 38
Not Voting: 0
Absent: 12
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