Let me commend the gentlewoman for your strong advocacy. Just for the record, our bill does provide $155 million, including a plus up of $1 million above the request level of $55 million, for traumatic brain injury and psychological health…

I claim the time, but I am in support of the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

This amendment restricts the use of section 702 of FISA, which is not currently up for reauthorization. The law does not sunset until December of 2017. Any reform to this authority should be fully vetted by the authorizing committees and…

I reserve a point of order on the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the…

We all agree that bad actors who deny workers basic protections, including wage and overtime pay, shouldn't be rewarded with government contracts funded by taxpayer dollars, but this amendment is unnecessary. There is a suspension and…

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes

I appreciate the gentleman raising the issue. Obviously, he is a wonderful representative of the Mariana Islands. However, given the way this amendment is written, it is unclear to me the impact that this may have on our military's future…

Let me commend the gentleman from Arizona on his interest in the safety of our Army aviation personnel. This amendment would prohibit the Army from spending additional funds to purchase the Army aircrew combat uniform. As an alternative…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law, and it constitutes legislation on an appropriations bill. Therefore, it violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An…

I would like to thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding. Let me say, we admire his strong conviction and advocacy for this program. We are prepared to accept his amendment with the understanding that we will need to study and discuss…

Currently, U.S. forces are conducting multiple airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq and Syria. Without this authority, these campaigns would stop immediately. Should this Authorization for Use of Military Force be replaced? Perhaps it should…

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.