All Roll Calls
Yes: 103 • No: 85
119-sjres-7119th CongressWALLET
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".
Sponsored By: Senator Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Passed Senate
Summary
Nullifies the FCC rule 'Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program'. The rule has no force or effect.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Would cancel school aid for home internet
If enacted, this would void an FCC rule titled "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program" (89 Fed. Reg. 67303, August 20, 2024). That rule let schools and libraries use E-Rate funds to help pay for students' off‑campus internet and hotspots. Disapproval would mean the rule has no force or effect. Families with K–12 students who use school‑arranged home internet would face higher out‑of‑pocket costs. Broadband providers offering these off‑campus services through schools would lose that support. It would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
SD • R
Sponsored 1/27/2025
Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
MS • R
Sponsored 1/27/2025
Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
NE • R
Sponsored 1/27/2025
Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
KS • R
Sponsored 1/27/2025
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
TN • R
Sponsored 1/27/2025
Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
IN • R
Sponsored 1/27/2025
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 1/27/2025
Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
MO • R
Sponsored 1/27/2025
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
UT • R
Sponsored 1/27/2025
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
MT • R
Sponsored 1/27/2025
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
WV • R
Sponsored 1/27/2025
Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
WY • R
Sponsored 1/27/2025
Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
OK • R
Sponsored 2/10/2025
Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]
WV • R
Sponsored 2/10/2025
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
IN • R
Sponsored 2/26/2025
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
IA • R
Sponsored 2/26/2025
Roll Call Votes
senate vote • 5/8/2025
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 7
Yes: 50 • No: 38
senate vote • 5/6/2025
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 7
Yes: 53 • No: 47