of Architect of the Capitol to Make Expenditures in Response to Emergencies (a) COVERAGE OF COMMUTING EXPENSES Section 1305(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 1827(a)(2) ) is amended by inserting after refreshments , the following: transportation and other related expenses incurred by employees in commuting between their residence and their place of employment . (b) AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES THROUGHOUT FACILITIES AND GROUNDS UNDER THE ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL’S CARE Section 1305 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 1827 ) is further amended by inserting after subsection (a)(2), the following: (3) May accept contributions of, and incur obligations and make expenditures for, supplies, products, services, and operational costs necessary to respond to the emergency, which may be provided throughout all facilities and grounds under the care of the Architect of the Capitol wherever located, on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis subject to the availability of funds. . (c) EFFECTIVE DATE The amendment made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2020 and each succeeding fiscal year. 904. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6304(c) of title 5, United States Code, any annual leave accumulated by an employee of the Government Publishing Office in excess of the limits prescribed in section 6304(a) of title 5, United States Code, remains to the credit of the employee until December 31, 2021. X Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans benefits Administration General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration For an additional amount for General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration , $338,000,000, to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including the elimination of backlogs that may have occurred: Provided , That amounts provided under this heading in this Act made available for the elimination of backlogs may not be