; and (B) functioning in the intended manner. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to the second section 319 the following new item: Sec. 321. Cybersecurity research and development. . (b) Research and development projects Section 831 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 391 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 2016 and inserting 2021 ; (B) in paragraph (1), by striking the last sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Prior approval In any case in which the head of a component or office of the Department seeks to utilize the authority under this section, such head shall first receive prior approval from the Secretary by providing to the Secretary a proposal that includes the rationale for the utilization of such authority, the funds to be spent on the use of such authority, and the expected outcome for each project that is the subject of the use of such authority. In such a case, the authority for evaluating the proposal may not be delegated by the Secretary to anyone other than the Under Secretary for Management. ; (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 2016 and inserting 2021