Pub. L. 112-74, div. G, tit. I (as amended)

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)2 U.S.C. 5162 noteThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2012 and each succeeding fiscal year.