I thank the gentleman from Michigan for yielding once again. I will be submitting a letter here from 16 national farm groups in support of this legislation. I would also like to respond--the gentlewoman talked about farm families, that…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The point of order is reserved. Mr. LaTOURETTE. I thank the gentleman for reserving the point of order. I think when I'm done consuming my 5 minutes, he will…

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 to…

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 to…

I continue to reserve my point of order, but I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes.

The Federal Maritime Commission is responsible for resolving disputes between shippers--both foreign and domestic--and the public, protecting consumers from unfair business practices, and monitoring ocean transportation and trade. The…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it provides an appropriation for an unauthorized program and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. Clause 2 of rule XXI states in pertinent part: ``An appropriation may not be in…

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…

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

I understand the gentleman, and I appreciate the fact that he wants to cut spending. We have, in fact, in this bill cut the spending from the request $1.4 million on this particular line item in the budget. The fact of the matter is, Madam…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The point of order is reserved. The gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes. {time} 1310

I insist on the point of order. The amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The amendment is not in order under section 3(j)(3) of House Resolution 5, 112th Congress, which states: It shall not be in order to…