; and (E) by amending paragraph (8), as so redesignated, to read as follows: (8) Utilize information from appropriate interagency entities to identify the countries, geographic areas, and populations most susceptible to propaganda and disinformation, as well as the countries, geographic areas, and populations in which such propaganda and disinformation is likely to cause the most harm. ; (3) in subsection (d), by amending paragraphs (1) and (2) to read as follows: (1) Detailees and assignees Any Federal Government employee may be detailed or assigned to the Center with or without reimbursement, consistent with applicable laws and regulations regarding such employee, and such detail or assignment shall be without interruption or loss of status or privilege. (2) Other personnel The Secretary of State should, when hiring additional United States citizen personnel, preference use of Foreign Service limited appointments in accordance with section 309 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 ( 22 U.S.C. 3949 ). The Secretary may hire United States citizens or aliens, as appropriate, including as personal services contractors, for purposes of personnel resources of the Center, if— (A) the Secretary determines that existing personnel resources or expertise are insufficient; (B) the period in which services are provided by a personal services contractor, including options, does not exceed 3 years, unless the Secretary determines that exceptional circumstances justify an extension of up to one additional year; (C) not more than 50 United States citizens or aliens are employed as personal services contractors under the authority of this paragraph at any time; and (D) the authority of this paragraph is only used to obtain specialized skills or experience or to respond to urgent needs.