I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama reserves a point of order. The gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.

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.

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama reserves a point of order. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes in support of his amendment. Mr. McCAUL. This amendment will…

I withdraw my reservation, but I rise in opposition to the amendment. The CHAIR. The gentleman withdraws his reservation. The gentleman from Alabama is recognized for 5 minutes.

I think the gentleman from Michigan makes some very good points, and, therefore, we are prepared to accept this amendment.

I make a point of order against the amendment because it provides an appropriation for an unauthorized program and violates clause 2 of rule XXI. Clause 2 of rule XXI states in pertinent part: ``An appropriation . . . may not be in order…

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

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 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 a…

I ask unanimous consent that the Clerk read the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the Clerk will report the amendment. There was no objection. {time} 2210 Point of Order

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

Parliamentary inquiry, Madam Chair. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his inquiry.

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 want to thank the gentlewoman from Wyoming for working with us on this issue, and I appreciate the concerns that she has raised and also that the gentleman from Utah has raised. The committee has attempted to address both the requests of…

I accept the gentlelady's amendment. However, I must clarify that the base bill includes $2.65 billion and includes an additional $1 billion in supplemental funds, and that is a total of $1.8 billion above the request. So I would like to…

The amendment proposes to amend portions of the bill not yet read. Section 17, Chapter 2 of the House Practice book states, in part: It is not in order to strike or otherwise amend portions of a bill not yet read for amendment. I ask for a…

I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama is recognized for 5 minutes.

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

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

The bill before us today was born out of the need for reform. It consolidates various grant programs and provides discretion to the Secretary. These reforms include funding reductions, requirements for measurement and requirements for…

I object. The Acting CHAIR. Objection is heard. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement salaries and expenses For necessary expenses for enforcement of immigration and customs laws…

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…

The amendment proposes to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The amendment may not be considered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule XXI because the amendment proposes to increase the level of outlays in the bill. I ask for a ruling…