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".
Schools and libraries would be prohibited from using federal E-Rate subsidies to purchase portable Wi-Fi hotspots and mobile internet services for students and patrons to take home. Blocking this policy ends federal support aimed at helping students without home broadband complete schoolwork outside the classroom, returning the program's funding strictly to on-campus internet connections.
What this bill touches.
Who it helps · who it burdens.
Who it burdens
- Schools and librariesLoses the authority under the nullified FCC rule to spend E-Rate program funding on off-premises Wi-Fi hotspots and mobile wireless internet services.
- Students and library patronsLose access to off-premises Wi-Fi hotspots and mobile wireless internet services provided through E-Rate funding via their schools and local libraries.
Who opposes it
- Federal Communications CommissionHas its August 20, 2024 final rule relating to the E-Rate program and the homework gap disapproved and stripped of any legal force or effect.
The provisions, in plain language.
Nullifies the Federal Communications Commission rule that allows schools and libraries to use E-Rate program funds for off-premises Wi-Fi hotspots and mobile wireless internet services for students and patrons, ensuring the rule has no legal force or effect.
How your members of Congress line up
How members voted on S.J.Res. 7.
Recorded roll calls on this bill, most recent first. Open one to see each member's position.
How it moved.
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- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.
- Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
- Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate
- Held at the desk.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
- Introduced in Senate
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Civic Herald. “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).” https://civicherald.app/bills/119-sjres-7. Congress.gov record as of Jul 18, 2026.