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…

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 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.

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…

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 on an appropriation bill. It therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: An amendment to…

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…

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…

I reserve a point of order on the gentlelady's amendment. The CHAIR. The gentleman reserves a point of order. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.

The bill already reduces the Office of Under Secretary substantially, 6 percent below the request and 26 percent below the FY11 CR, reflecting the fact that the bill includes no funding to continue the construction of the Department of…