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Tech & Telecom money and the vote on S.J.Res. 7

13 members who voted on S.J.Res. 7 took tech & telecom PAC money in the 2024 cycle. Here is how much each received, and how they voted.

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34 members who cast a yes or no vote took tech & telecom PAC money in the 2024 cycle. The biggest recipients are shown; the full list is on the bill page.

This joint resolution cancels a Federal Communications Commission rule that expanded the E-Rate program to help students without home internet access. The rule would have allowed schools and libraries to use E-Rate funds for Wi-Fi hotspots and other off-campus internet services. The resolution stops that rule from taking effect.

Millions of students who lack home internet could lose access to online homework and learning resources. The decision affects whether federal money can be used to close the digital divide for low-income families.

Major public companies this covers
  • AT&TT
  • VerizonVZ
  • ComcastCMCSA
  • Charter CommunicationsCHTR
The vote

How the chamber split

50 yea · 38 nayJoint Resolution Passed · 12 not voting
50 yes
38 no
The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • The rule goes beyond the E-Rate program's original purpose, which was to connect schools and libraries, not homes.bill
  • The rule could lead to higher costs for the program and potential waste of taxpayer money.report
  • Private companies already offer low-cost internet options, so government intervention is not needed.report
Critics
  • Canceling the rule will leave many students without internet access for schoolwork, widening the homework gap.report
  • The rule was a practical way to help low-income families afford internet, and stopping it harms those who need it most.report

Each point links to its source. The views are attributed to those sources, not stated as ours.

Money lens

Tech & Telecom money, split by party

▲ Voted yes50
0 Dem49 Rep
Tech & Telecom PAC receipts$169K▸
  • SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PAC$30K
  • COMCAST CORPORATION & NBCUNIVERSAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - FEDERAL$25K
  • BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$16K
  • CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION PAC$15K
  • +10 more Tech & Telecom PACs
Members covered18 / 50
Avg per covered$9K
▼ Voted no38
36 Dem0 Rep
Tech & Telecom PAC receipts$102K▸
  • CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$14K
  • CGI TECHNOLOGIES AND SOLUTIONS INC. PAC$13K
  • COMCAST CORPORATION & NBCUNIVERSAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - FEDERAL$10K
  • ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION PAC (ESA PAC)$10K
  • +9 more Tech & Telecom PACs
Members covered16 / 38
Avg per covered$6K

See all 34 members and the full breakdown on the S.J.Res. 7 bill page →

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Sources

Primary records
  1. [1] FEC campaign finance records
  2. [2] Roll-call S.J.Res. 7
  3. [3] S.J.Res. 7 official bill page