SJRES 7 119th Congress
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".
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...
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
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Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.
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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
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Held at the desk.
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| IntroductionIntroduced | Introduced in the Senate. | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · Senate | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionIntroduced in Senate | No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · Library of Congress · Code 10000 | Congress.gov | |
| Text versionIntroduced in Senate | A dated text-version record is available. | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24. | No additional detail supplied.Calendars · Senate | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). | No additional detail supplied.Discharge · Senate | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). | No additional detail supplied.Committee · Library of Congress · Code 14500 | Congress.gov | |
| Text versionPlaced on Calendar Senate | A dated text-version record is available. | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772) | No additional detail supplied.Floor · Senate | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · Senate | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionMessage on Senate action sent to the House. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · Senate | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionPassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813) | No additional detail supplied.Floor · Senate | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · Library of Congress · Code 17000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813) | No additional detail supplied.Floor · Senate | Congress.gov | |
| Text versionEngrossed in Senate | A dated text-version record is available. | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionReceived in the House. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H14000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionHeld at the desk. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H15000 | Congress.gov |
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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.
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- Engrossed in SenateMay 8, 2025
- Placed on Calendar SenateMar 5, 2025
- Introduced in SenateJan 27, 2025