seek assistance if they are abused. (5) Except for information on the registry that is available to the public, protecting the information produced by its investigations in accordance with the privacy rights of everyone involved in the investigation. (6) Taking whatever other actions as are reasonable and appropriate when investigations lead to information about sexual abuse or other criminal activities, including notifying State and local police departments, government offices, public organizations that provide assistance to victims of sexual abuse, and religious organizations. (c) Report to Congress Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report on the findings and recommendations of the task force. The report shall include the following: (1) An analysis of the information obtained in searching visa petition and national sex offender registry records. (2) The results of any investigations conducted by the task force. (3) Recommendations on administrative and legislative actions that would assist in identifying and protecting immigrant victims of sexual abuse or related harm. 405. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Amounts appropriated under this section shall remain available until expended. 406. Regulations Regulations implementing this Act shall be promulgated in final form not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. V Legalization for long-term residents 501. Earned access to legalization (a) In general Chapter 5 of title II ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 245A the following: 245B. Adjustment of status on the basis of earned access to legalization (a) In General The Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust the status of an alien to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien— (1) was physically present in the United States for a continuous