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This joint resolution would отменить a Federal Communications Commission rule meant to help close the “homework gap” through the E-Rate program. In simple terms, Congress is saying it does not agree with the FCC’s rule, and if this resolution takes effect, the rule would no longer have any legal force. The E-Rate program helps schools and libraries get internet and other communication services, and the FCC’s rule was aimed at expanding support for students who do not have reliable internet access at home.
- It uses a special congressional process to reject an existing FCC rule.
- The rule being rejected was published on August 20, 2024.
- If the resolution passes, the FCC rule would be treated as if it never took effect.
Official Summaries
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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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 33 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. J. RES. 33
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''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 4, 2025
Mr. Fulcher submitted the following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
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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''.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the
rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to
``Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program'' (89 Fed.
Reg. 67303 (August 20, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or
effect.
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