I reserve a point of order on the gentlewoman's amendment. The CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes in support of her amendment.

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 demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Royce

I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Ohio will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Cicilline

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.

It is my honor to present the fiscal year 2012 appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security. This bill before us today, perhaps more than any other bill, exemplifies the difficult choices that need to be made in order to…

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 the point of order and accept the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The reservation is withdrawn. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. King). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment…

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.

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 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.