I am sure, on behalf of everybody on the floor, we extend to Mr. Clawson our sympathy and hope that his mother will recover. I am sure if she has the ability to be watching the television tonight, she is already very proud of his…

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Crenshaw), a member of the Defense Appropriations Committee and a member of my subcommittee.

The amendment proposes to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The amendment may not be considered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule XXI because the amendment proposes to increase the level of outlays in the bill. I ask for a ruling…

May I say that I share quite a lot of the gentleman's sentiments. I have said on a number of occasions, when you put the Defense bill forward, sometimes you have to support things that the Commander in Chief and the President want that you…

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.

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 303, the gentleman from Colorado and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes…

I reserve a point of order on the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 303, the gentlewoman from Texas and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 303, the gentleman from Ohio and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the…

I am pleased to accept the withdrawal. I thank the gentlewoman for her advocacy. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Texas? There was no objection. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk…

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…

Will the gentlewoman yield? Ms. McSALLY. I yield to the gentleman from New Jersey.

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 303, the gentleman from Arizona and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes…