US Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is attempting to block a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plan to distribute Wi-Fi hotspots to schoolchildren. The FCC rule, adopted in July 2024, aimed to help approximately 1.5 million kids without reliable Internet access complete their homework. Cruz, as chairman of the Commerce Committee, announced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to nullify this rule. He argues that unsupervised Internet usage could endanger children and potentially restrict their exposure to conservative viewpoints. The FCC’s action, according to Cruz, violates federal law, increases taxes on working families, and shifts control of Internet access from parents to schools. The rule was implemented under the Universal Service Fund’s existing budget, but Cruz claims it unlawfully expands the fund’s authority. The resolution has sparked debate over children’s online safety, parental rights, and educational equity.
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