I really appreciate the gentlewoman bringing this issue to our attention. I know the authorizing committee has looked into the issue of voice communications on flights and unanimously voted out a bill out of the committee addressing the…

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 have great appreciation for the gentleman's point. The report was very shocking as far as the transparency and how some of these grants have been given. I am in a position where I must insist on being consistent in opposing all…

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…

All this would do is limit the employees of HUD, and it would do nothing to the PHA employees. PHA employees are not HUD employees; and all you are doing is limiting funding to HUD employees, so it would have no effect as far as the PHAs…

If the gentleman doesn't take much time, we will accept the amendment. Mr. DeFAZIO. I agree. And Mr. Westmoreland will also be brief. This is extraordinarily important, and I thank the Chair for his indulgence and his support. We, in the…

I object. The Acting CHAIR. Objection is heard. The Clerk will read. The Clerk continued to read. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes. {time} 2200 Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, these limitation amendments…

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

I appreciate very much the gentleman raising the issue. I think we should remember, this is an appropriation bill. It is a funding bill. It is not an authorizing bill. This is an issue that should be dealt with by the committee of…

We have not even seen the amendment. For that reason, I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.

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…

The reason I objected is we weren't sure as to what the amendment was, and we would accept the amendment. Mr. DeFAZIO. We won't take much time if the gentleman just would allow me 1 or 2 minutes.