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Russ Fulcher (R-ID)

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".

H.J.Res. 33 · House resolution Science, Technology, Communications

A Republican resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. 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

  • Scored -5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The nullification of the E-Rate rule intended to address the homework gap negatively impacts children's access to educational digital resources.

  • Scored -5

    Would students be better off under this?

    The reversal of the FCC rule limits the program's ability to support students in overcoming digital connectivity barriers.

  • Scored -5

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The E-Rate program is critical for rural connectivity, and nullifying this rule hinders efforts to close the homework gap in these communities.