A point of order was sustained against the amendment on the grounds that it violated clause 7 of rule XVI, in that it went beyond the scope of the bill and was not germane to the bill.

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Amendment Number
545
Description
A point of order was sustained against the amendment on the grounds that it violated clause 7 of rule XVI, in that it went beyond the scope of the bill and was not germane to the bill.
Purpose
An amendment to allow the Administrator of the Economic Development Administration, in consultation with and approval of other relevant Federal agencies, to waive Federal regulations which interfere with economic development.
Congress
103
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 12, 1994
Latest Action Text
Mr. Wise raised a point of order against the Walker amendment (A009). Mr. Wise stated that the provisions of the amendment were nongermane because they affected statutes outside the jurisdiction of the reporting committee. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Latest Action Time
13:17:37
Submitted Date
May 12, 1994
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 545 — Informed