Summary

Repeals a provision added by a 2026 appropriations law that amended the legislative-branch appropriations statute and restores the prior text of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005 as if that 2026 amendment had never been enacted. The repeal is given retroactive effect by treating the replacement text as if it had been in the 2026 law from the start, which may undo changes made by that earlier amendment.

• Repeals a provision added to law by a 2026 appropriations act that affected Legislative Branch statutory language.
• Restores the prior text of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005 as though the 2026 amendment never occurred.
• The repeal is retroactive to the 2026 law's enactment date, potentially affecting actions taken under the 2026 amendment.
• Does not create new spending lines or new authorizations on its face; it changes existing statutory language.
• Primarily affects legal authorities and administration within the Legislative Branch.
• Implementation will require affected offices to reverse or adjust steps taken under the now-repealed amendment.
• Budgetary impact is likely limited and depends on what the 2026 amendment altered in practice.
• This is a narrow statutory correction rather than a broad policy or appropriations bill.