119th Congress (2025–2027) · Senate joint resolution · Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
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".
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Roll-call votes | 2 |
| Chamber | Senate |
| Latest vote | 2025-05-08: Joint Resolution Passed (50-38) |
| Latest action | 2025-05-09: Held at the desk. |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Official record | Congress.gov |
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.
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Congressional oversight, Educational technology and distance education, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), School administration
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay | Not voting | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-08 | Senate | On the Joint Resolution S. J. Res. 7 | Joint Resolution Passed (50-38) | 49 | 37 | 12 | Official tally |
| 2025-05-06 | Senate | On the Motion to Proceed S. J. Res. 7 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-47) | 52 | 46 | 0 | Official tally |
SJRES7 in the 116th Congress (2019–2021): A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in…
SJRES7 (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…) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].
On 2025-05-09: Held at the desk.
2 recorded votes in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2025-05-08, was "On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 7": Joint Resolution Passed (50-38).
No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. SJRES7 was also used in the 116th Congress for different legislation.