Tom Latham: “I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Does the gentleman continue to reserve his point of order?”

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 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.

The gentleman makes a very compelling argument, and we would accept the amendment.

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