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H.J.Res. 33House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

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 Russ FulcherRep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID)
Introduced February 4, 2025

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This joint resolution allows Congress to reject an FCC regulation that aimed to use the E‑Rate program to close the homework gap—i.e., the lack of internet access for students at home. By passing the resolution, Congress would nullify that FCC rule, preventing it from being applied.

Key Provisions

  • Congress formally disapproves the FCC’s rule titled “Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E‑Rate Program,” which was published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2024.
  • The disapproval means the rule will have no legal force or effect.

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy and Commerce Committee

February 4, 2025

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Introduced in House

February 4, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy and Commerce Committee

February 4, 2025

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. J. RES. 33

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

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.

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.