; and (2) the Department’s compliance with this Act and the amendments made by this Act. 6. Rulemaking The Secretary and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall prescribe rules, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act. 7. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act. 8. Effective date Except as otherwise provided, this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date that is 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.