The President's budget requested $208.4 million for these Formerly Used Defense Sites. It is important to clean up these properties that have been used by the Department of Defense. May I say, our bill already provides $25 million for the…

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…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 628, the gentleman from California and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes…

I insist on my point of order. Mr. Chairman, 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…

I have one additional comment. It is interesting that many of the press reports on this crisis situation--at least on the east coast--don't point out that many of these children are in military installations. I want to commend the…

I withdraw my reservation and seek the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved.

We have no objection to the gentleman's amendment. Personally, I believe in the nuclear triad. We have checked with the Armed Services Committee, which is the authorizing committee, and they have no problem with the language.

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.

We have $19 million specifically to address the high incidence of suicide among our special operators, so it is not only servicewide, but we recognize the special burdens that special operators bear through their incredible work.

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

I thank the gentleman, my colleague, for yielding on this important issue. I agree that upgrading these legacy aircraft is vital to our Nation's defense. It is our job, as elected officials, to protect our citizens, and the mission of the…