Henry Bonilla

Mr. BONILLA

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I do have a point of order. Mr. Chairman, the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York proposes to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The amendment may not be considered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule XXI because the amendment proposes to increase the level of outlays in the bill. I ask for a ruling from the Chair.

Mr. BONILLA. And any second degree amendments.

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I would state that I appreciate the gentleman's statement and would work with him to both support the development of the biotech industry and protect the environment and food supply.

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a point of order on this amendment. We have not seen this amendment.

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word. Mr. Chairman, I want to make it clear that I oppose this amendment. This is a very important issue that the gentleman from New York raises. We have increased the funding in APHIS to address situations like this around the country. This was at the request of the gentleman from New York and also the other gentleman from New York (Mr. Hinchey), who sits on the subcommittee. We realize that there may be an additional need for more money down the road, and if that need does arise, it could come from the CCC fund under emergency designation. So this is not like we are ignoring this issue. We simply feel like we, for the time being, have put sufficient funds into this account and would address it later if needed. So, again, I rise in opposition to this amendment.

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that debate on this amendment and any amendments thereto be limited to 20 minutes to be equally divided and controlled by the proponent and myself, the opponent.

Mr. BONILLA. The unanimous consent request simply applies to this amendment.

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I would be happy to revise the unanimous consent request to say 15 minutes from this point on.

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, as the amendment is being brought forward, I would like to reserve a point of order. We have not seen this amendment yet.

Mr. BONILLA. No.

Mr. BONILLA. I do, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Weiner) proposes to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The amendment may not be considered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule XXI because the amendment proposes to increase the level of outlays in the bill. I ask for a ruling from the Chair.

Mr. BONILLA. The unanimous consent request was that debate on this amendment and any amendments thereto be limited to 10 minutes, to be equally divided and controlled by the proponent and myself, the opponent.

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?

Mr. BONILLA. I would suggest to the gentleman that he consult with the ranking member. Parliamentary Inquiry

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, we are prepared to hear the ruling on the point of order.

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I raise a point of order.

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Oregon proposes to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The amendment may not be considered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule XXI because the amendment proposes to increase the level of outlays in the bill. I ask for a ruling from the Chair.

Mr. BONILLA. And any amendments thereto.

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that debate on this amendment and any amendments thereto be limited to 10 minutes to be equally divided and controlled by the proponent and myself, the opponent.

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that debate on this amendment and any amendments thereto be limited to 10 minutes, to be equally divided and controlled by the proponent and myself, the opponent.

Mr. BONILLA

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte), the distinguished chairman of the authorizing committee. (Mr. GOODLATTE asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I yield for the purpose of making a unanimous consent request to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Lewis). (Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for his remarks.