Yesterday on the floor of the House, Steny Hoyer, Minority Whip, offered the Republicans the time, by unanimous consent, to work out the details in terms of getting the numbers right because, regardless of the pontification, it's very…

Further parliamentary inquiry, Madam Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state it.

When making decisions on a bill referral, is the bill title a consideration? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will not render an advisory opinion on that at this time.

I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to this legislation, which makes a mockery of science, public health, international cooperation, the environment, the Supreme Court, and Congress. The…

It would ignore a Supreme Court decision and endanger the future of the planet. I would strongly urge a ``no'' vote on the rule and the underlying bill. I would add, Madam Speaker, that a statement from the Joint Committee on Taxation…

Is it true that anyone can put the word ``tax'' in the title of a bill even though it has nothing to do with taxes? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman's point has not been stated as a parliamentary inquiry.

Let me turn, if I could, to my good friend on the Rules Committee for purposes of yielding to a question, if he would. I was just curious. I had an amendment before the Rules Committee. I noticed you waived germaneness on other questions…

Reclaiming my time, I would just note that the committee did deal with germaneness in terms of allowing things to go through from the Energy and Commerce Committee. It's unfortunate that you would not allow an amendment to at least have an…

I have appreciated the debate here on the floor talking about the essential services that are included in the FAA reauthorization, but sadly, some of the consequences are for significant cuts in vital services--I hear some of my friends…

I would claim the time for Ways and Means. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes.

May I inquire as to the amount of time remaining for Ways and Means. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon has 2 minutes remaining.

I would ask unanimous consent that these 2 minutes be assigned to the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. Rahall). The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from West Virginia will control the time. There was no objection.