; and (6) any other information the Secretary considers appropriate. 206. Administration (a) In general The Secretary shall provide such administrative and technical support to contractors, rebate aggregators, States, and Indian Tribes as is necessary to carry out this title. (b) Information collection The Secretary shall establish, and make available to a homeowner, or the homeowner’s designated representative, seeking a rebate under this title, release forms authorizing access by the Secretary, or a designated third-party representative to information in the utility bills of the homeowner with appropriate privacy protections in place. 207. Treatment of rebates For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, gross income shall not include any rebate received under this title. 208. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this title $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2025, to remain available until expended. (b) Tribal allocation Of the amounts made available pursuant to subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall work with Indian Tribes and use 2 percent of such amounts to carry out a program or programs that as close as possible reflect the goals, requirements, and provisions of this title, taking into account any factors that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. III General provisions 301. Appointment of personnel Notwithstanding the provisions of title 5, United States Code, regarding appointments in the competitive service and General Schedule classifications and pay rates, the Secretary may appoint such professional and administrative personnel as the Secretary considers necessary to carry out this Act. 302. Maintenance of funding Each State receiving Federal funds pursuant to this Act shall provide reasonable assurances to the Secretary that it has established policies and procedures designed to ensure that Federal funds provided under this Act will be used to supplement, and not to supplant,