; and (2) successfully fulfilled the requirements of the fellowship within the executive or legislative branch of the United States Government. (c) Limitation The direct hire authority under this section shall be exercised with respect to a specific qualified candidate not later than 2 years after the date that the candidate completed the fellowship described in subsection (b). 9. Authorization of appropriations for National Sea Grant College Program (a) In general Section 212(a) ( 33 U.S.C. 1131(a) ) is amended— (1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this title— (A) $75,600,000 for fiscal year 2017; (B) $79,380,000 for fiscal year 2018; (C) $83,350,000 for fiscal year 2019; (D) $87,520,000 for fiscal year 2020; (E) $91,900,000 for fiscal year 2021; and (F) $96,500,000 for fiscal year 2022.