Political Quotes

“The amendment violates clause 7 of rule XVI of the Rules of the House because it is not germane to the underlying bill. It fails the tests for subject matter and fundamental purpose. The amendment opens up new statutes and topics. Specifically, the amendment would amend section 3009 of America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018; page 27, line 8 for reference. That statute is not amended by H.R. 21. It is not even discussed. The amendment would create a new regime of government supply and price controls not at all contemplated in this bill's simple leasing plan. It is totally different in subject matter, totally different in purpose, totally different in the end game. For that purpose, the amendment is not germane. I would also note that this amendment has been determined to have an impact on direct spending, although CBO has not yet determined the magnitude. I say the amendment is not germane in so many ways, and I look forward to the ruling. The CHAIR. Does any Member wish to seek to address the point of order?”