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This resolution uses a special congressional tool to overturn a recently issued agency rule. It declares that Congress disapproves the Federal Communications Commission rule titled "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program" and states the rule shall have no force or effect. If the joint resolution becomes law, the rule is nullified and the agency is barred from issuing a substantially similar rule unless Congress enacts new legislation. The tool is intended to let Congress quickly reject certain agency rules.
The rule titled "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program" (89 Fed. Reg. 67303, Aug. 20, 2024).
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Under the Congressional Review Act, Senate consideration is expedited and the measure cannot be filibustered, allowing passage by a simple majority; as a joint resolution it must then be passed by both chambers and presented to the President for signature or veto.
This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove an FCC rule titled “Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E‑Rate Program” (89 Fed.
Reg. 67303, Aug 20, 2024).
It states the rule "shall have no force or effect." The Senate passed the resolution on May 8, 2025.
Narrow, low‑cost regulatory rollback increases prospects, but outcome hinges on chamber majorities, timing, and executive approval.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward Congressional Review Act disapproval resolution that clearly identifies the targeted FCC rule and accomplishes the statutory effect of nullifying that rule without adding procedural or fiscal complexities.
Progressives emphasize student broadband access and equity harms.
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Progressives emphasize student broadband access and equity harms.
Likely sees the resolution as harmful to efforts closing the homework gap and expanding home broadband for low‑income students.
Views blocking the FCC rule as rolling back digital equity and educational access initiatives.
Approaches the resolution with mixed instincts: favors oversight of agency rulemaking but worries about practical impacts on students.
Would weigh costs, legal grounds for disapproval, and program disruptions before endorsing.
Likely supports the resolution as a check on FCC regulatory overreach and an effort to rein in agency expansion into broadband subsidy policy.
Views disapproval as returning policy choices to Congress and states.
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Narrow, low‑cost regulatory rollback increases prospects, but outcome hinges on chamber majorities, timing, and executive approval.
The Senate formally adopted this resolution.
A resolution is a formal statement or decision by the chamber. Simple resolutions apply only to one chamber; joint resolutions require both chambers.
The Senate agreed to bring this bill to the floor. Debate and amendment votes can now begin.
Progressives emphasize student broadband access and equity harms.
Narrow, low‑cost regulatory rollback increases prospects, but outcome hinges on chamber majorities, timing, and executive approval.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward Congressional Review Act disapproval resolution that clearly identifies the targeted FCC rule and accomplishes the statutory effect of nullifying…
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