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…

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

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

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 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…