On and after July 12, 1960, expenses of the Board in making studies or investigations specifically directed by law, or requested by the Congress or either House thereof or by a committee of either House, including services authorized by section 3109 of title 5, shall be considered as nonadministrative expenses.
(Pub. L. 86–626, title II, § 201, July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 441.)