(a) Reorganization.--The Secretary may allocate or
reallocate functions among the officers of the Department, and
may establish, consolidate, alter, or discontinue
organizational units within the Department, but only--
(1) pursuant to section 1502(b); or
(2) after the expiration of 60 days after providing
notice of such action to the appropriate congressional
committees, which shall include an explanation of the
rationale for the action.
(b) Limitations.--
(1) In general.--Authority under subsection (a)(1)
does not extend to the abolition of any agency, entity,
organizational unit, program, or function established
or required to be maintained by this Act.
(2) Abolitions.--Authority under subsection (a)(2)
does not extend to the abolition of any agency, entity,
organizational unit, program, or function established
or required to be maintained by statute.