Legislative/Regulatory News

Congressional hearings, where the E-Rate may be discussed, would be held in either the House or the Senate Commerce Committees. While no hearings are currently scheduled on this topic, you may read more about the Committees and the work they do at their web sites.

House Energy and Commerce Committee
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee

The Federal Communications Commission has oversight of the rules and regulations of the E-Rate.

Federal Communications Commission

You can find The Telecommunications Act of 1996 online.

The House and Senate Education Committees have jurisdiction over educational issues, which may include matters relating to educational technology . If you are interested in what is happening in those committees, visit their web sites.

House Education and the Workforce Committee
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee