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".
USA119th CongressSJRES-7| Senate
| Updated: 5/9/2025
Ted Cruz
Republican Senator
Texas
Cosponsors (16)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Eric Schmitt (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)John Thune (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This joint resolution, S. J. RES. 7, aims to exercise congressional authority under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, commonly known as the Congressional Review Act . Its primary purpose is to formally disapprove a specific rule issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The targeted rule is titled " Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program ," which was published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2024. By passing this resolution, Congress declares that the aforementioned FCC rule shall be nullified and will therefore have no legal force or effect.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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).
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
View VoteMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772: 4)
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Science, Technology, Communications
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCongressional oversightEducational technology and distance educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)School administration
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".
USA119th CongressSJRES-7| Senate
| Updated: 5/9/2025
This joint resolution, S. J. RES. 7, aims to exercise congressional authority under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, commonly known as the Congressional Review Act . Its primary purpose is to formally disapprove a specific rule issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The targeted rule is titled " Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program ," which was published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2024. By passing this resolution, Congress declares that the aforementioned FCC rule shall be nullified and will therefore have no legal force or effect.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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).
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
View VoteMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772: 4)
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Ted Cruz
Republican Senator
Texas
Cosponsors (16)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Eric Schmitt (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)John Thune (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCongressional oversightEducational technology and distance educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)School administration