; and (2) the Secretary shall carry on a continuing program of research, education, and technical assistance, including— (A) conducting and promoting research with the intent of encouraging flexibility in work terms and conditions; (B) publishing and otherwise making available to employers, labor organizations, professional associations, educational institutions, the various communication media, and the general public the findings of studies and other materials for promoting compliance with this Act; (C) sponsoring and assisting State and community informational and educational programs; and (D) providing technical assistance to employers, labor organizations, professional associations, and other interested persons on means of achieving and maintaining compliance with the provisions of this Act. 12. Rights retained by employees Nothing in this Act shall be considered to diminish the rights, privileges, or remedies of any employee under any Federal or State law, or under a collective bargaining agreement. 13. Application of provisions Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act— (1) (A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out this Act (including regulations described in sections 4(c)(2), 5(a), 5(b)(1)(E), and 7(b)(2)) with respect to employees described in clause (i) or (ii) of section 3(2)(A); and (B) the Comptroller General of the United States and the Librarian of Congress shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out this Act (including regulations described in sections 4(c)(2), 5(a), 5(b)(1)(E), and 7(b)(2)) with respect to employees of the Government Accountability Office and the Library of Congress, respectively