; 122 Stat. 4616) and most recently amended by section 1133 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 ), is further amended by striking “2018” and inserting “2019”. XII Matters Relating to Foreign Nations A Assistance and Training 1201. Support of special operations for irregular warfare (a) Authority The Secretary of Defense may, with the concurrence of the relevant Chief of Mission, expend up to $10,000,000 during each of fiscal years 2018 through 2021 to provide support to foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals engaged in supporting or facilitating ongoing irregular warfare operations by United States Special Operations Forces. (b) Funds Funds for support under this section in a fiscal year shall be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated for that fiscal year for the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance. (c) Procedures (1) In general The authority in this section shall be exercised in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish for purposes of this section. (2) Elements The procedures that shall establish, at a minimum, the following: (A) Policy guidance for the execution of activities under the authority in this section. (B) The processes through which activities under the authority in this section are to be developed, validated, and coordinated, as appropriate, with relevant entities of the United States Government. (3) Notice to Congress on procedures and material modifications The Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the procedures established pursuant to this section before any exercise of the authority in this section, and shall notify such committee of any material modification of the procedures. (d) Notification (1) In general Not later than 15 days before exercising the authority in this section to make funds available to initiate support of an approved military operation or changing the scope or funding level of any support under this section for such an operation by