Normally the committee is given the courtesy of seeing amendments that come to the floor. This is the third time today, I believe, the gentleman from Massachusetts has shown a lack of courtesy in letting the committee have copies of his…

We would like a copy of the amendment, please. I reserve a point of order until we have had a chance to look it over. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey reserves a point of order. The gentleman from Massachusetts is recognized…

I strongly object to the arbitrary reductions to the Operations and Maintenance, Defense-Wide appropriations account. The Operations and Maintenance appropriations account funding, as Mr. Young stated a few minutes ago, is critical to the…

We're pleased to accept the gentlemen from Texas and California's amendment. We know what happens to those who suffer from traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress syndrome.

I thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding, and for his leadership, and that of Mr. Dicks, as well. In preparation for this debate, the subcommittee held a lengthy series of hearings examining such varied issues as our operations in…

I withdraw my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman's point of order is withdrawn.

I reserve a point of order on the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The point of order is reserved. Pursuant to the order of the House of Tuesday, June 5, 2012, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) and a Member opposed each will control 10…

I would like to thank the chairman for yielding, and I rise in support of the Homeland Security appropriations bill. Our Nation lives with the memory of September 11, 2001, each and every day. We can never take back the events of that day…

I take exception to any claim that our bill unnecessarily increases spending. There is one reason that this bill is $188 million above fiscal year 2000: it's defense, national security. Many Members may not realize it, but nearly one…

I assure the gentlemen from Pennsylvania that I share their concern with the funding of the inland system and the solvency of the Inland Waterways Trust Fund. This is why you see extensive report language on the Olmsted Locks and Dam and…

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 to a…

I suspect, Madam Chair, that the ranking member, Mr. Visclosky, and I are going to use this opportunity to thank a whole host of people who have allowed us to bring this bill to the floor and, we hope, to a very successful conclusion…