S.J.Res. 7 · 119th Congress

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".

Introduced on Jan 27, 2025 by Ted Cruz (R-TX). 16 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (May 9, 2025): Held at the desk.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jan 27, 2025
Cosponsors
16
0 from the other party
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
  • Congressional oversight
  • Educational technology and distance education
  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • School administration

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Jan 27, 2025). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Ted CruzR-TXSponsor

Republicans · 16

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On the Motion to Proceed
    May 6, 2025· Senate· Procedural· Motion to Proceed Agreed to 53–47
  2. On the Joint Resolution
    May 8, 2025· Senate· Passage· Joint Resolution Passed 50–38

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Jan 27, 2025Introduced in Senate
  2. Jan 27, 2025 · SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  3. Mar 5, 2025Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  4. Mar 5, 2025 · SenateSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  5. Mar 5, 2025 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
  6. May 6, 2025 · SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.Senate · Roll call 235
  7. May 6, 2025 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
  8. May 8, 2025 · SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
  9. May 8, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.Senate · Roll call 238
  10. May 8, 2025 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)Senate · Roll call 238
  11. May 8, 2025 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  12. May 9, 2025 · HouseReceived in the House.
  13. May 9, 2025 · HouseHeld at the desk.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. American Library Association8 reports
    $355.5K reported (all issues)
  2. Competitive Carriers Association6 reports
    $950K reported (all issues)
  3. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.6 reports
    $8.9M reported (all issues)
  4. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC.5 reports
    $12.7M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC$130.5K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  5. American Federation of School Administrators4 reports
    $60K reported (all issues)
  6. Americans for Tax Reform3 reports
    $180K reported (all issues)
  7. Cox Enterprises Inc. (fka Cox Enterprises, Inc. & various subs & affs)2 reports
    $1.3M reported (all issues)
  8. COX ENTERPRISES1 report
    $600K reported (all issues)
  9. Council for Citizens Against Government Waste1 report
    $20K reported (all issues)
  10. Heritage Action for America1 report
    $100K reported (all issues)
  11. LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, INC1 report
    $170K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2025, 2026.

Sources and method

Every figure on this page traces to these records.

  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.