; (B) the surveying frequency specified under subsection (g)(2)(A)(iii) of such section 1819 or under subsection (g)(2)(A)(iii) of such section 1919; or (C) surveys and investigations as required under subsection (g)(4) of such section 1819 or under subsection (g)(4) of such section 1919. (2) Accountability and State law Nothing in the provisions of, or the amendments made by, this section shall be construed to impact the ability of a resident, the family of a resident, or a successor in interest to hold a skilled nursing facility or nursing facility accountable or change protections granted under State law. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Appropriate Committees of Congress The term appropriate Committee of Congress means— (A) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (C) the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate; (D) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; and (E) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (2) Nursing facility The term nursing facility has the meaning given that term in section 1919(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r(a) ). (3) Skilled nursing facility The term skilled nursing facility has the meaning given that term in section 1819(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395i–3(a) ). (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.