Tom Latham

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

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.

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 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…

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 would be glad to engage in a colloquy with the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Sarbanes) and the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Wolf).

I commend the gentlewoman from Tennessee for her persistence and for all of her work as far as trying to get a handle on the spending. I would just like to make a couple of points. She mentioned that we're $2 billion below the President's…

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 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 Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

I move to strike the last word. 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 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…

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…

Woman, again, I oppose the gentlelady's amendment. This bill provides $45 million for housing counseling--the same as last year and $45 million more than in fiscal year 2011. HUD just reorganized into the new Office of Housing Counseling…

Woman, I accept the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Broun). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will…

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.

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

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.

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 it violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states, in pertinent part: ``An…

It takes $5 million from the DOT's Financial Management Capital account and puts it in Operations for Vehicle Safety. Let me say that there is no guarantee that DOT will use this money as the gentleman has talked about. {time} 2010 There's…

I am proud to yield 5 minutes to the chairman of the full committee, the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Rogers).

Due to the hour of the evening, we will accept the amendment. We don't need a lot of discussion. We want to get on with the series of votes, so we will gladly accept the amendment.