119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Jan 27, 2025
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".
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Latest action (May 9, 2025): Held at the desk.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in Senate (Jan 27, 2025)
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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
Senate · May 8, 2025 · Roll call 238 · Joint Resolution Passed
Senate · May 6, 2025 · Roll call 235 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813) Roll call details
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. Roll call details
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235. Roll call details
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).
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC · lobbying firm or registrant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$2,230,000
Spent on own lobbying
…eautiful Bill Act - implementation of provisions related to spectrum. H.R. 2784 - Stopping the Theft and Destruction of Broadband Act of 2025 - all provisions. S.J.Res. 7 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communication…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · amended · posted Sep 25, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$73,974
Spent on own lobbying
E-Rate, including eligibility for internet hotspot lending S.J.Res.7/ H.J.Res.33 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal C…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · amended · posted Sep 25, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$74,943
Spent on own lobbying
…ility for internet hotspot lending Affordable Connectivity Program Learning without Limits initiative (FCC) Implementation of Digital Equity Act Net Neutrality S.J.Res.7/ H.J.Res.33 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal C…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · amended · posted Sep 24, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$65,815
Spent on own lobbying
E-Rate, including eligibility for internet hotspot lending S.J.Res.7/ H.J.Res.33 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal C…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC · lobbying firm or registrant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$2,450,000
Spent on own lobbying
…eautiful Bill Act - implementation of provisions related to spectrum. H.R. 2784 - Stopping the Theft and Destruction of Broadband Act of 2025 - all provisions. S.J.Res. 7 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communication…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC · lobbying firm or registrant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$2,500,000
Spent on own lobbying
…eautiful Bill Act - implementation of provisions related to spectrum. H.R. 2784 - Stopping the Theft and Destruction of Broadband Act of 2025 - all provisions. S.J.Res. 7 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communication…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 10, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ng use of the programs Non-Deployment Funds Issues related to Congressional Budget Reconciliation and H. Con. Res. 14 Issues related to Artificial Intelligence S.J. Res. 7, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 United States Code of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications C…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Feb 4, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…int resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program" S.J.Res.7: A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Pro…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · lobbying firm or registrant: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · amended · posted Jan 26, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
Support S.J.Res. 7
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 26, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$65,815
Spent on own lobbying
E-Rate, including eligibility for internet hotspot lending S.J.Res.7/ H.J.Res.33 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal C…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC · lobbying firm or registrant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$2,570,000
Spent on own lobbying
…eautiful Bill Act - implementation of provisions related to spectrum. H.R. 2784 - Stopping the Theft and Destruction of Broadband Act of 2025 - all provisions. S.J.Res. 7 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 - United States Code - of the rule submitted by the Federal Communicati…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ng to the Implementation of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program Issues related to Congressional Budget Reconciliation and H. Con. Res. 14 S.J. Res. 7, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 United States Code of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications C…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: MERCURY STRATEGIES, LLC
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 28, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ersecurity and spectrum); (Senate Discussion Draft) Block Bad Electronic Art and Recording Distributors (Block BEARD) Act of 2025 (all provisions); H.J.Res. 33/S.J.Res. 7 - joint resolutions providing for congressional disapproval under United States Code chapter 8, title 5 of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Com…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 21, 2025 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…int resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program" S.J.Res.7: A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Pro…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 21, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$2,950,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ates Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".; all provisions S. J. Res. 7: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC · lobbying firm or registrant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$2,610,000
Spent on own lobbying
…eautiful Bill Act - implementation of provisions related to spectrum. H.R. 2784 - Stopping the Theft and Destruction of Broadband Act of 2025 - all provisions. S.J.Res. 7 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 - United States Code - of the rule submitted by the Federal Communicati…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: A LEARNED HAND, LLC
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Government Issues
$12,375
Paid to lobbying firm
Universal Service Fund, E-Rate, Wi-Fi Hot Spots - S.J. Res 7 and H.J. Res 33
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: A LEARNED HAND, LLC
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$12,375
Paid to lobbying firm
support stability of the Universal Service Fund, support E-Rate, oppose CRA on Wi-Fi Hot Spots - S.J. Res 7 and H.J. Res 33
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COX ENTERPRISES INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: COX ENTERPRISES INC.
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 17, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$600,000
Spent on own lobbying
…AD Act (SPEED for BEAD Act), and issues related to reform of the BEAD program; H.R. 1455 - Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act; H.J.Res33/S.J.Res.7 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communication…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 10, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$160,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ng to the Implementation of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program Issues related to Congressional Budget Reconciliation and H. Con. Res. 14 S.J. Res. 7, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 United States Code of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications C…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: MERCURY STRATEGIES, LLC
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 25, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…of 2025 ((provisions related to Internet Service Providers); S. 1875: Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act of 2025 (all provisions); H.J.Res. 33/S.J.Res. 7 - joint resolutions providing for congressional disapproval under United States Code chapter 8, title 5 of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Com…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: A LEARNED HAND, LLC
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 24, 2025 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$12,375
Paid to lobbying firm
Universal Service Fund, E-Rate, Wi-Fi Hot Spots - S.J. Res 7 and H.J. Res 33
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: A LEARNED HAND, LLC
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 24, 2025 · issue area: Government Issues
$12,375
Paid to lobbying firm
Universal Service Fund, E-Rate, Wi-Fi Hot Spots - S.J. Res 7 and H.J. Res 33
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: A LEARNED HAND, LLC
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 24, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$12,375
Paid to lobbying firm
support stability of the Universal Service Fund, support E-Rate, oppose CRA on Wi-Fi Hot Spots - S.J. Res 7 and H.J. Res 33
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 22, 2025 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…int resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program" S.J.Res.7: A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Pro…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing