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“Although I respectfully disagree with the gentleman, I also acknowledge the importance of the Parliamentarian ruling, and whatever rule or decision by the Parliamentarian is made, I will respect that decision. Again, I respectfully disagree and believe very much that this is applicable to this bill. The Acting CHAIR. Does anyone else seek time to speak on the point of order? The Chair is prepared to rule. The gentleman from North Dakota makes a point of order that the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Michigan is not germane. Clause 7 of rule XVI, the germaneness rule, provides that no proposition on a subject different from that under consideration shall be admitted under color of amendment. Among the fundamental principles of germaneness is that an amendment must confine itself to matters that fall within the jurisdiction of the committee or committees with jurisdiction over the pending measure, as documented in section 934 of the House Rules and Manual. The bill was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The amendment falls within the legislative jurisdiction of the Committee on House Administration. By addressing a matter within the jurisdiction of a committee not represented in the bill, the amendment is not germane. The point of order is sustained. {time} 2130 Amendment No. 14 Offered by Ms. Tlaib”