; (B) identifies the amounts disbursed by FEMA to State and local entities during such fiscal year for such activities; (C) describes the resources requested by State and local entities for activities that support the purposes of this Act; and (D) identifies the difference between the amounts disbursed by FEMA and the amounts requested from FEMA by State and local entities. 8. Authorization of appropriations (a) Amounts for analysis, plan development and implementation, and reports There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2018 through 2020— (1) to conduct the gap and overlap analysis required under section 4; (2) to conduct the activities required under section 5, including the creation and maintenance of the information portal; and (3) to prepare the reports to Congress required under subsections (b) and (c) of section 7. (b) Availability of funds Amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) shall remain available for the purposes set forth in such subsection through December 31, 2020.