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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".
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''.
Summary
This joint resolution disapproves of a Federal Communications Commission rule titled "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program" that was published on August 20, 2024. If enacted, the resolution would nullify the rule and prevent it from taking effect. The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act procedures under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to overturn regulatory rules.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] (R-ID)
2 cosponsors
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Russ Fulcher’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- TREE TOP RANCHES $12,000
- HARRIS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP $8,267
- NULL $7,550
- THE PACIFIC COMPANIES $6,600
- ULINE $6,600
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Actions (2)
- Feb 4, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- Feb 4, 2025 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 4, 2025
Mr. Fulcher submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
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”.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to “Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program” (89 Fed. Reg. 67303 (August 20, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>
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