Robert Aderholt

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes.

I thank the gentleman. And based on the requirement that the applicants biometrically enroll, we will accept the amendment. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the…

I will yield to the gentleman and ask if he can confirm that this amendment still requires applicants to biometrically enroll in person.

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Louisiana is recognized for 5 minutes.

I appreciate the concerns of the gentleman from Texas. This amendment supports existing law, and we accept this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe). The amendment was…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: an amendment to…

We would like to clarify which amendment is currently being considered. The Acting CHAIR. Amendment No. 9.

I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

I insist upon my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his point of order.

I respectfully reserve a point of order on this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama reserves a point of order. The gentleman from Louisiana is recognized for 5 minutes.

I appreciate the gentleman from California's views, and we accept this amendment. However, I would like to state for the record that the $132 million of appropriated funds provided in this bill would not fund immigrant integration grants…

I make a point of order against the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his point of order.

I reserve a point of order against the gentlelady's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentlewoman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.

We are trying to work out an agreement with the gentlelady from New York. If you will give us a minute to work this out, we will try to find something that can be accommodating to both parties.

If you would give us just a minute, we are trying to see if we can work something out on this.

---- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will suspend. The gentlewoman's amendment falls within the previous paragraph.

I strongly support the REAL ID implementation. REAL ID is the law. The Department has an obligation to support the States in moving forward toward full compliance with enhanced driver's license security. Congress has appropriated a steady…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes in support of his amendment.

Chairman Rogers, I too look forward to continuing to work with you on this issue involving the TSA. I completely agree that the explosive detection canines are a cost-effective, proven critical part of the TSA security. As we continue to…

We oppose the amendment because we have already added $30 million above the request. Therefore, we believe this is sufficient funding for this portion of the bill. I yield back the balance of my time.

This will breach our outlays, and I oppose the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

I would be happy to. And I congratulate the Energy and Commerce Committee on pursuing the CFATS authorization on an expedited basis this year. We do hope and expect that CFATS will be authorized under regular order prior to the start of…

Homeland security and fiscal discipline are National priorities and the fiscal year 2012 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill addresses both.

This is precisely why this CR also includes sufficient funding to sustain the critical operations at front line agencies, such as CBP, the Coast Guard, ICE, the Secret Service, TSA, and the department's intelligence office. Madam Speaker…

Let me just reiterate again that the gentleman's proposed cuts just go too far. They would undoubtedly cut and harm border security, transportation security, maritime security, cargo security, cybersecurity, immigration enforcement, and…