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“The amendment proposes a net increase in the budget authority in the bill. The amendment is not in order under section 3(j)(3) of House Resolution 5 of the 112th Congress which states, ``It shall not be in order to consider an amendment to a general appropriations bill proposing a net increase in budget authority in the bill unless considered en bloc with another amendment or amendments proposing an equal or greater decrease in such budget authority pursuant to clause 2(f) of rule XXI. The amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill in violation of such section. I ask for a ruling from the Chair. The Acting CHAIR. Does any Member wish to be heard on the point of order? Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Chairman, I wish to be heard. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Washington. Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Chairman, my colleague alleges that my amendment would create a net increase in budget authority in the bill, thus giving rise to the point of order. I respectfully disagree for the following reasons: Number one, the challenged provision in this point of order relates to the IRS's ability to ensure small business owners do not take advantage of the limited tax credit that currently exists. This tax credit is already in place. The IRS is already supposedly enforcing this provision.…”