On the recordDecember 11, 2023
As the minority has said, we need more spectrum, not less, and we have to win the race for 5G. We have seen, over time, as I have spoken with people across the country for years, it was like the United States was way ahead in 5G, but as time went by, then all of a sudden, we were just a little bit ahead or maybe we were even. If we are going to win this race, we have to have 5G out there. It is absolutely essential. During COVID, some of the things that happened have already been mentioned--telehealth services, the business side, education. For families to stay connected, it is absolutely essential that we have more broadband out there, not less. We need to keep our promise to those that won these auctions that these airways will be available to them. Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ``yes'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Latta) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, S. 2787. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill was passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________
