mr. soto: mr. speaker, it is time to get this tone for the american people. i close. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. the gentleman from ohio is recognized. mr. latta: thank you, mr. speaker. this bill is essential. as we have seen, broadband essential for everyday americans. if we think about what happened during the covid time that bherns shut in, that they relied on everything from education, telehealth to business, goes across the board. so it's absolutely essential we get this bill passed today. i urge passage of the legislation. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. the question is will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill h.r. 3343. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, 2/3 being in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed and without objection the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. for what purpose does the gentleman from ohio seek recogn

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