Exemption of extended benefits from sequestration

(a) In general Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after Payments to Social Security Trust Funds (28–0404–0–1–651). the following: Payments to a State under the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 (26 U.S.C. 3304 note).. (b) Applicability The amendment made by this section shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) on or after the date of enactment of this Act.