Bill · H.J.Res. 33· House(119-HJRES-33)
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
- 2/4/2025
- Last activity
- 2/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Russ Fulcher
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule from the Federal Communications Commission. The rule in question is titled ``Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program''. By passing this resolution, Congress intends to strip the rule of any force or effect. This action is being taken under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?-5
The nullification of the E-Rate rule intended to address the homework gap negatively impacts children's access to educational digital resources.
Would students be better off under this?-5
The reversal of the FCC rule limits the program's ability to support students in overcoming digital connectivity barriers.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-5
The E-Rate program is critical for rural connectivity, and nullifying this rule hinders efforts to close the homework gap in these communities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of the FCC rule: The resolution states that the rule relating to ``Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program'' shall have no force or effect. This would prevent the implementation of the specific rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Impact on the E-Rate Program: Because the resolution seeks to disapprove the rule titled ``Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program'', the specific actions or changes intended by that rule would not take effect.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children-5Good For Rural Residents-5Good For Students-5Good For Low Income Households-4Good For Urban Residents-3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
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