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Version 00 · 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.
People & committees
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · R–TX
Legislative record
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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)
Senate roll call 238 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.
Senate roll call 238 · Individual votesConsidered 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.
Senate roll call 235 · Individual votesPlaced 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).
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
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