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S.J.Res. 7: Disapproval of Federal Communications Commission rule: Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program

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".

Passed SenateMay 8, 2025

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 27, 2025
  2. Passed Senate (completed)May 8, 2025, 50–38
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Jan 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House

Not yet voted

Passed the Senate May 8, 2025. Awaiting House action.

Senate final vote, May 8, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

Passed 50–38

Yea 50majority 45Nay 38

  • Democrats0 yea, 36 nay
  • Republicans50 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents0 yea, 2 nay
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Yea 50

Nay 38

Independents (2)

Not voting 12

Roll calls

2 votes on this bill

Showing 2 of 2 roll calls

  • May 8, 2025SenateOn the Joint ResolutionFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 50–38
    Roll call 238 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats03609
    Republicans50003
    Independents0200
    Total5038012

    Senate roll call 238: On the Joint Resolution. Joint Resolution Passed.

    How each member voted (100)
  • May 6, 2025SenateMotion to proceedPassed, yea-nay 53–47
    Roll call 235 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats04500
    Republicans53000
    Independents0200
    Total534700

    Senate roll call 235: On the Motion to Proceed. Motion to Proceed Agreed to.

    How each member voted (100)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

16

Who scored on this bill

118 points earned
  1. 1Ted Cruz R-TX SponsorIntroduced, discharged, passed Senate3 events+54
  2. 2Jim Banks R-INCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  3. 2Marsha Blackburn R-TNCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  4. 2Ted Budd R-NCCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  5. 2Shelley Capito R-WVCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

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