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…

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

I do rise in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. This is an amendment that on face value is somewhat confusing, shall we say. While it appears that there is a large increase in this account when it says $562 million over last year…

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. 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 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 reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa reserves a point of order. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

We had a markup this morning in Appropriations, and I supported an amendment about American content. And I believe that this is probably a very, very good amendment. To be consistent--and I have raised points of order against some things…

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…