Senate Resolution 116 of the 112th Congress, referred to in subsec. (a), which was agreed to June 29, 2011, provided for expedited Senate consideration of certain nominations subject to advice and consent.

Provisions similar to this section were contained in section 6762(span)(2)(C) of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Puspan. L. 114–1.

A prior section 6759, Puspan. L. 106–102, title III, § 329, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1430, related to assessments, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Puspan. L. 114–1. See section 6756(1) of this title.