S.J.Res. 7 Passed the Senate Science, Technology, Communications

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".

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] Introduced January 27, 2025 Cosponsors 16 (16 R) Latest action May 9, 2025

Summary

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.  

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

  • SenateMay 8, 2025·Roll 238·S.J.Res. 7
    S.J. Res. 7
    On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 7
    Joint Resolution Passed50–38
    R 50–0 D 0–36 I 0–2
  • SenateMay 6, 2025·Roll 235·S.J.Res. 7
    Motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 7
    On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 7
    Motion to Proceed Agreed to53–47
    R 53–0 D 0–45 I 0–2

Actions

  1. May 9, 2025 Held at the desk.
  2. May 9, 2025 Received in the House.
  3. May 8, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. May 8, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
  5. May 8, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.
  6. May 8, 2025 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
  7. May 6, 2025 Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
  8. May 6, 2025 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
  9. Mar 5, 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
  10. Mar 5, 2025 Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  11. Jan 27, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  12. Jan 27, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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