Tom Latham: “I will insist on my point of order. The fact of the matter is this program is not currently authorized. There are no…”

“I will insist on my point of order. The fact of the matter is this program is not currently authorized. There are no ongoing public works in progress. So, once again, I would insist on my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The proponent of an item of appropriation carries the burden of persuasion on the question whether it is supported by an authorization in law. Having reviewed the amendment and entertained arguments on the point of order, the Chair is unable to conclude that the item of appropriation in question is authorized in law. In response to one of the specific arguments. An authorization that has lapsed does not qualify under the rule. The Chair is therefore constrained to sustain the point of order under clause 2(a) of rule XXI. The amendment is not in order. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: indian housing loan guarantee fund program account For the cost of guaranteed loans, as authorized by section 184 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C.…”