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".

S.J.Res. 7 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

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17 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 17 (Bill Ranking)

Sponsor	Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX) (Introduced 01/27/2025)
Sponsor Voting Record	Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.78 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
Support	LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 17 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once
Committees	Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Latest Action	05/09/2025 Held at the desk.
Roll Call Votes	2
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Summary (1)

Introduced in Senate (01/27/2025)

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.

Text (3)

Engrossed in Senate (ES)

119 SJ 7 ES: 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”. U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. J. RES. 7IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program (89 Fed. Reg. 67303 (August 20, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.Passed the Senate May 8, 2025.Secretary

Introduced in Senate (IS)

119 SJ 7 IS: 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”. U.S. Senate 2025-01-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIA119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. J. RES. 7IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 27, 2025Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Thune, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Young, Mr. Budd, Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Sheehy, Mrs. Capito, and Ms. Lummis) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program (89 Fed. Reg. 67303 (August 20, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)

119 SJ 7 PCS: 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”. U.S. Senate 2025-03-05 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIACalendar No. 24119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. J. RES. 7IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 27, 2025Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Thune, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Young, Mr. Budd, Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Sheehy, Mrs. Capito, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Justice, Mr. Banks, and Ms. Ernst) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationMarch 5, 2025Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

JOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program (89 Fed. Reg. 67303 (August 20, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.March 5, 2025Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

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All Actions (13)

Date	Chamber	All Actions
01/27/2025	Library of Congress	Introduced in Senate
01/27/2025	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
03/05/2025	Library of Congress	Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
03/05/2025	Senate	Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
03/05/2025	Senate	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
05/06/2025	Senate	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
05/06/2025	Senate	Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
05/08/2025	Senate	Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
05/08/2025	Library of Congress	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.
05/08/2025	Senate	Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
05/08/2025	Senate	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
05/09/2025	House floor actions	Received in the House.
05/09/2025	House floor actions	Held at the desk.

Titles (2)

Title Type	Title
Official Title as Introduced	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".
Display Title	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".

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (16)

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]* — 01/27/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]* — 01/27/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]* — 01/27/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]* — 01/27/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]* — 01/27/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]* — 01/27/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]* — 01/27/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]* — 01/27/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]* — 01/27/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]* — 01/27/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]* — 01/27/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]* — 01/27/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] — 02/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] — 02/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] — 02/26/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] — 02/26/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (2)

Committee	Activity
Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee	03/06/2025 Discharged From
Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee	01/27/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

H.J.Res. 33 — 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". (Related bill)

Subjects (6)

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congressional oversight
Educational technology and distance education
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
School administration

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