care providers has the meaning given that term in section 340G–1(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 256g–1(a)(2) ). 9. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2020 $500,000,000 to carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act, other than section 4. (b) Availability The amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation for the five-year period beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.