Tom Latham: “I look forward to working with the gentleman from Massachusetts.”

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes. {time} 1645

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

We would be more than happy to accept the amendment in the interest of time if we could move on.

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…