Tom Latham: “I am also concerned that changes are being recommended to Congress based purely on meeting the right budget number.”

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

I thank the gentleman from Arizona for yielding. Yes, we were aware of it. We have been advised by the DOT of the ramifications of this amendment in the revised form. That is why I rise in opposition. It is DOT's concerns we are raising.

The gentleman's amendment would shut down Amtrak. I concede that Amtrak could be more efficient. However, it has made significant improvements in this area recently, and it is moving in the right direction. The bill provides $340 million…

I wish to speak on the point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa is recognized.