Pub. L. 112-74, div. G, tit. I, sec. 102

Sec. 102. (a) Section 109(a) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005 (2 U.S.C. 74a–13(a)) is amended by striking “the chair of the Republican Conference” and inserting the following: “the Speaker of the House of Representatives (or, if the Speaker is not a member of the Republican Party, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives)”.(b) Section 109(b) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 74a–13(b)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: “, and which shall be obligated and expended as directed by the Speaker (or, if the Speaker is not a member of the Republican party, the Minority Leader).”.(c) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2012 and each succeeding fiscal year.