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Senate resolution would undo FCC rule on school Wi-Fi hotspots

Passed one chamberS.J.Res. 7Latest action

Sponsor: Ted Cruz · Senator · TX

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Official title: 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".

119th Congress

Topics: AI & technology

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This resolution would cancel an FCC rule letting schools and libraries use E-Rate funds for student Wi-Fi hotspots.

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What does this do?

This resolution would cancel an FCC rule from August 2024 that expanded the E-Rate program to let schools and libraries fund Wi-Fi hotspots for students without home internet, including on school buses and through take-home lending programs. Using the , Congress can reject the rule so it's treated as if it never took effect, and the FCC would be barred from issuing a similar rule without new congressional authorization.

Who does it affect?

Schools, libraries, and students without reliable home internet—particularly in rural or lower-income areas—would be affected. The bill has passed the Senate and needs House passage and presidential signature (or a ) to take effect.

Why does it matter?

If enacted, hotspot-lending programs funded through E-Rate would lose authorization under this rule, though traditional E-Rate uses like classroom and library internet would continue.

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  1. IntroducedJan 27, 2025
  2. Senate committee
  3. Senate vote
  4. HouseYou are here · May 9, 2025
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Held at the desk.

Data as of October 9, 2026

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Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. Senate · · Roll call 238

    As recorded

    Question
    On the S.J.Res. 7
    Result:
    Joint Resolution Passed
    50
    Nay
    38
    0
    12

    Republicans 50 yes, 3 not voting · Democrats 36 no, 9 not voting · Independents 2 no

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  2. Senate · · Roll call 235

    As recorded

    Question
    On the S.J.Res. 7
    Result:
    Motion to Proceed Agreed to
    53
    Nay
    47
    0
    0

    Republicans 53 yes · Democrats 45 no · Independents 2 no

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