I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The CHAIR. The gentleman's reservation is not timely. The gentleman from Texas has been recognized for 5 minutes in support of his amendment. Mr. McCAUL. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The…

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 from the Chair. The CHAIR. Does any Member wish to speak to the point…

I continue to reserve a point of order. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama continues to reserve his point of order. The gentleman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.

Again, this proposal would further create cuts to the Department's management functions below what is responsible for the Nation's security. The committee has already cut the Department's headquarters and management at historic levels. As…

I reluctantly rise in opposition to this amendment. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama 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…

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

As I mentioned, I reluctantly rise to oppose this amendment, which would slash the funding for the Department's management functions below what is responsible for the Nation's security and move funding to the grants. I was hoping that we…

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…

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 from the Chair. The CHAIR. Does any Member seek to speak on the point…

The amendment proposes to increase the level of outlays in the bill. I insist on my point of order. The CHAIR. Does any other Member seek to be heard on the point of order? If not, the Chair is prepared to rule. For the reasons stated by…

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 from the Chair. The CHAIR. Once again, for the reasons stated by the…

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…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for yielding. Madam Speaker, as many have said here today, our government has a spending problem, and the American people are demanding we find a solution. The bill before us today is a step toward finding that…

The bill before us today is another necessary step in addressing the national imperative of reducing our debt while also keeping the government operating. Essential funds like homeland security are sustained under this bill and sustained…

This CR that's before us today is a necessary stopgap that will keep the government operating until we can finalize an agreement on those spending cuts that was contained in H.R. 1. The homeland security sections of the CR before us today…

There is broad consensus that construction and eventual operation of this facility is crucial to our national security. This language that we have included in the CR will help ensure that we get this project done while existing firm…

The CR that we are debating here, and have been for the last couple of days, strikes the right balance between sustaining programs that are crucial to our Nation's security and keeping our discretionary spending in check. This CR doesn't…

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…

Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted to add $510 million to assistance to firefighter grants by devastating the Department of Homeland Security's developing science and technology programs. It's only prudent that we use this money…

Let me just clarify that the number of screeners is capped at 46,000 right now. Let me assure you that we will continue to monitor that to make sure that your concerns from when you were chairman of this subcommittee-- and of course the…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me say, Mr. Mica, that I completely understand your interest in pushing TSA to meet its mission in a most cost-effective manner. Because of these concerns, we have placed a number of provisions within the CR…

Let me say, Mr. Chairman, that I realize the importance that these grants do contribute, and the bottom line right now is we simply can't afford it in the position we're in right now. As we move forward for the FY12 budget, I'll be happy…

I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Chair, as many have said here today, our government has a spending problem, and the American people are demanding that we find a solution. This CR that is before the House today is a step towards…