We did that, as you say, back well before June. It passed the House in June, and it sits over there even today.

I want to congratulate the gentleman from Alabama, my colleague in the Fifth Congressional District, for organizing this tonight. We are all here tonight to discuss what America is facing, and that is a self-imposed security crisis. The…

It is evident that our country is in desperate need of jobs. And I rise today to bring light on an issue that could cost literally hundreds of jobs in America. Currently, there is a flaw in the GSP, and if it is not addressed, it will…

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

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

I yield to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Fortenberry) to talk about an important immigration enforcement program.

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…

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

Reclaiming my time, the gentleman from Nebraska raises some excellent points, and I strongly support robust enforcement of our Nation's immigration laws. That includes partnership with the States and local law enforcement through the…

In addition, this bill puts money where it matters: frontline operations, intelligence, counterterrorism, and disaster relief. Mr. Speaker, the gentleman's motion is simply a political ploy at the end of an open process on a bill that…

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 rules state, in pertinent part: An amendment…

As we had talked earlier about this legislation, this bill is about putting priority on limited dollars and robustly supporting the most essential functions of the Department of Homeland Security and to make sure that our homeland is safe…

This bill is about priorities, fiscal discipline priorities as our Nation grapples with a genuine budget crisis, and security priorities in the aftermath of Osama bin Laden's death and as we approach the 10th anniversary of the 9/11…

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.

I appreciate the intent of the gentleman from Indiana's amendment. I think it is very well intended. I think he makes some valid points in his argument. However, I am going to have to reluctantly oppose the amendment. The bill that we have…

We accept the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Cravaack). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.

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

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama reserves a point of order.

I withdraw my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman withdraws his point of order.

I insist on my point of order. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Bishop of Utah). The gentleman will state his point of order.

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

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.