A point of parliamentary inquiry. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California will state his inquiry.

And my colleagues, we just heard from the chairman of the subcommittee handling this bill, and there are two statements that are just absolutely inaccurate. He said this bill does not weaken the Clean Air Act. I don't know what weakening…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 18 Offered by Mr. Connolly of Virginia

And my colleagues, I strongly oppose this bill on substantive grounds. It nullifies critical EPA rules to cut toxic air pollution from solid waste incinerators and large industrial boilers. It threatens EPA's ability to issue new rules…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following section: SEC. 6. COMPLIANCE WITH CUT-GO. If this Act authorizes…

So the rule is that any Member can speak on the amendment and also strike the last word and have two 5-minute timeframes? The Acting CHAIR. Only if the first 5 minutes is allocated to speak in opposition.

I seek recognition to speak in support of the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman strikes the last word, and he is recognized for 5 minutes.

I asked a while ago to speak in favor of an amendment. I was told that I had to strike the last word. Can the Chair explain to me why I have to strike the last word to speak in favor of an amendment, and if I spoke in favor of an…

I don't wish to strike the last word. I want to speak in favor of the amendment. Is that grounds for recognition? The Acting CHAIR. Yes. The only way to gain recognition for debate is to strike the last word.

I thank you for yielding to me. I want to join you in urging support for this amendment. Whatever the motivation is of your legislation--and I can understand your reason for being very skeptical. I share it. But what the industry should…

I yield myself an additional 30 seconds. However, this new authorization is not offset and the bill does not comply with the Republican's discretionary CutGo policy. It is not discretionary in the sense that they have discretion whether to…

I just want to point out to my colleagues that what the bill does is repeals the previous rule, regulation, and then prohibits EPA from adopting another regulation for 15 months. And when they adopt another regulation, it can't be enforced…