; (B) the results of the measures developed to evaluate the effectiveness of activities aimed at reducing preparedness, response, and recovery disparities; and (C) the number and types of allegations investigated or referred to the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties under subsection (e)(3)(D)(v). (g) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( Public Law 107–296 ; 116 Stat. 2135) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 528 the following: Sec. 529. Office of Equal Rights and Community Inclusion. . (c) COVID–19 response (1) In general During the period of time for which there is a major disaster or emergency declared by the President under section 401 or 501, respectively, of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 , 5191) declared with respect to COVID–19, the Director of the Office of Equal Rights and Community Inclusion shall regularly consult with State, local, territorial, and Tribal government officials and community-based organizations from underserved communities the Office of Equal Rights and Community Inclusion identifies as disproportionately impacted by COVID–19. (2) FACA Applicability The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to any consultation conducted under paragraph (1).