appropriate congressional committees pursuant
to subsection (a); or
(B) the end of the transition period.
(2) Statutory construction.--Nothing in this
subsection may be construed to require the transfer of
functions, personnel, records, balances of
appropriations, or other assets of an agency on a
single date.
(3) Supersedes existing law.--Paragraph (1) shall
apply notwithstanding section 905(b) of title 5, United
States Code.

SEC. 1503. [6 U.S.C. 543] REVIEW OF CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE STRUCTURES.

It is the sense of Congress that each House of Congress
should review its committee structure in light of the
reorganization of responsibilities within the executive branch
by the establishment of the Department.

Subtitle B--Transitional Provisions

SEC. 1511. [6 U.S.C. 551] TRANSITIONAL AUTHORITIES.

(a) Provision of Assistance by Officials.--Until the
transfer of an agency to the Department, any official having
authority over or functions relating to the agency immediately
before the effective date of this Act shall provide to the
Secretary such assistance, including the use of personnel and
assets, as the Secretary may request in preparing for the
transfer and integration of the agency into the Department.
(b) Services and Personnel.--During the transition period,
upon the request of the Secretary, the head of any executive
agency may, on a reimbursable basis, provide services or detail
personnel to assist with the transition.
(c) Acting Officials.--(1) During the transition period,
pending the advice and consent of the Senate to the appointment
of an officer required by this Act to be appointed by and with
such advice and consent, the President may designate any
officer whose appointment was required to be made by and with
such advice and consent and who was such an officer immediately
before the effective date of this Act (and who continues in
office) or immediately before such designation, to act in such
office until the same is filled as provided in this Act. While
so acting, such officers shall receive compensation at the
higher of--
(A) the rates provided by this Act for the
respective offices in which they act; or
(B) the rates provided for the offices held at the
time of designation.
(2) Nothing in this Act shall be