described in subsection (b), notwithstanding the original purpose for which the amounts were appropriated to make such payments or funds available, or any other provision of law restricting the use of such payments or funds. (b) Purposes described The purposes described in this subsection are the following: (1) To establish and maintain a supply of personal protective equipment at a level that is sufficient, as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in collaboration with the Secretary and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to provide for the safety of— (A) personnel employed by participating providers and long-term care facilities, including licensed assisted living or residential care facilities, during the COVID–19 public health emergency period