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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.
Introduced
Jan 27, 2025
Last Action
May 9, 2025
Session
119th Congress
Sponsors
1 primary · 16 co
Passage Probability
48% — High
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.
Considered by Senate.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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).
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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48%
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