Tom Latham: “I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa reserves a point of…”

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…

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. As we move forward to conference, we will work with the gentleman to ensure that any project ready for full funding grant agreements will receive funds under our conference allocation.

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