; and (B) by amending paragraph (2)(B) to read as follows: (B) Review all such applications and supporting documentation prior to the adjudication of such an application. ; and (2) by striking subsection (i). (b) Expedited clearance and placement of DHS personnel Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and the processes set forth in National Security Defense Directive 38 (dated June 2, 1982) or any successor Directive, not later than one year after the date on which the Secretary of Homeland Security communicates to the Secretary of State the assignment of personnel to a diplomatic or consular post under section 428(e) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 236(e) ), as amended by this Act, the Chief of Mission of such a post shall ensure that such personnel have been stationed and accommodated at that post and are able to carry out their duties. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 and 2019, which shall be used to expedite the implementation of section 428(e) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 236(e) ), as amended by this Act. 5. GAO report (a) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review and report to Congress on the security of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa application processes. Such a review shall address— (1) how the United States Government conducts security screening and background checks for nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications, including the agencies and partners involved and the systems and databases used