; and (B) in subparagraph (R), by striking No report and all that follows through malfeasance in office. . (21) Section 204 of the State Justice Institute Act of 1984 ( 42 U.S.C. 10703 ) is amended— (A) by striking subsection (h); and (B) by redesignating subsections (i), (j), and (k) as subsections (h), (i), and (j), respectively. (22) The first paragraph of section 4 of the Railway Labor Act ( 45 U.S.C. 154 ) is amended by striking the third undesignated subparagraph. (23) Section 301(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (5). (24) Section 1111(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the subsection heading, by striking and removal ; and (B) by striking the fourth sentence. (25) Section 1113(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking the second sentence. (b) Rule of construction The fact that a provision of law in effect immediately before this Act takes effect that provides for-cause removal protection for a Principal officer is not repealed under the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be construed to— (1) supersede section 3 of this Act; or (2) continue the force or effect of such provision of law. 7. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect at noon on January 20, 2021.