The Fisher House Foundation does incredible work. Both my predecessors, Mr. Murtha and Mr. Young, were strong supporters. Just for the record, my bill already includes an additional $5 million for the Department as a grant to the Fisher…

Yes, I absolutely agree with the gentleman from Alabama that this deployment is vital to our missile defense, and the United States should be grateful for strong allies like Poland. Nothing in the bill today will in any way impact the…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan will be postponed. {time} 2100 The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk…

Our committee strongly supports the Ohio class submarine. We have done it for years. Both the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Visclosky) and I not only serve on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and provide its leadership, but we have…

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

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…

While I check the figures to make sure that it is properly offset, I continue to reserve my point of order.

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 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…