I make a point of order against the amendment because it provides an appropriation for an unauthorized program and therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. Clause 2 of rule XXI states in pertinent part: ``An appropriation . . . may not be…

I offer an amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by…

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 a…

In total, this bill provides $1.7 billion for Homeland Security first responder grants. Of that, the bill provides $1 billion for the Secretary to provide a program that addresses the highest need and risk. However, as we are all aware…

I continue to reserve my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman continues to reserve his point of order. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

I must insist upon my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his point of order.

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

I withdraw my reservation on the point of order, and I rise in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

I understand the gentlelady's argument, and I am sympathetic; but I must insist upon my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his point of order.

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

This is an amendment to extend whistleblower protection for American soldiers for the protection of American soldiers both at home and abroad. The bottom line is this amendment would extend protected communications covered under the…

I would point out to my friend that 13 American soldiers died, 13 people died, 12 American soldiers and one civilian, and 43 people were wounded by an individual whose ideological preaching was well-known in the medical community, in the…