Woman, I rise to oppose the gentleman's amendment. This is a minor 1.3 percent increase over the prior year with all of the increase going to uncontrollable costs, such as additional compensable workday, rent and IT maintenance costs…

I must oppose the gentleman's amendment. This would not allow the Federal Railroad Administration to hire additional safety inspectors and fully implement the risk reduction program. {time} 2110 These investments have a proven record in…

I must insist on my point of order. The amendment proposes to amend portions of the bill that have not been read. The amendment may not be considered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule XXI because the amendment does not propose to transfer…

I reserve a point of order. The CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes on his amendment.

I appreciate the intent of the amendment of the gentleman from Iowa. The gentleman introduced legislation that would require States to enact harsher penalties for reckless drivers who pass stopped school buses, and this amendment…

Before yielding to the gentleman, just let me make a quick statement here. Just so everybody knows, the increase that's in the bill is a simple increase for inflation to pay for costs such as the GSA rent and one extra compensable workday…

I thank the gentlewoman from North Carolina for yielding time. I am very pleased to speak in favor of the rule on H.R. 5972, the fiscal year 2013 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill. I want to thank the…

Woman, I rise in opposition to the gentlelady's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes.

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I'm pleased to present the fiscal year 2013 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill to the House. Before we get to the bill, I'd like to take a moment to…

I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes.

I object. The CHAIR. Objection is heard. Does any Member wish to be heard on the point of order? If not, the Chair is prepared to rule. To be considered en bloc pursuant to clause 2(f) of rule XXI, an amendment must propose only to…

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