John Parker Sweeney: “I thank the chairman. I also should point out that the chairman has worked very hard with all of us, both last year and…”

I insist that the point of order be extended to the entire paragraph. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Does anybody wish to be heard on the point of order? Hearing none, the Chair will rule. The Chair finds that this section explicitly supersedes…

I will make the point order against the amendment because it provides an appropriation for an unauthorized program and therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. Clause 2 of rule XXI states in pertinent part: ``An appropriation may not be in…

This bill is important for a lot of structural reasons... I think it is a bold and significant stroke. I think it is the right balance at this point, and I also would point out for first responders that in this bill, this Congress takes…

I would suggest, Mr. Peterson, that people who are rescuing horses have a different mindset and intent than those who are slaughtering for human consumption.