; and (2) in the same way that the world witnessed increased international counterterrorism cooperation following the tragic terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, countries around the world need to increase information-sharing and coordination on global health issues, including to address COVID–19. I Enhancing Protection of American Citizens Abroad During A Pandemic 111. Administration of foreign affairs diplomatic and consular programs (a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated for the Department of State $15,770,000 for fiscal year 2021 for Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service , for necessary expenses for emergency evacuations of United States nationals, and third country nationals connected to such persons, including private medical evacuation support, during the COVID–19 outbreak. (b) Notification Not later than 15 days after an expenditure pursuant to this section, the Secretary of State shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the amount, purposes, and national interests served by such expenditure. 112. Authority to waive reimbursement requirements related to certain evacuations Section 4(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2671(b)(2)(A)(ii) ) is amended by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: : Provided , that the Secretary of State may pay expenses related to the evacuation of private United States nationals abroad, and third-country nationals connected to such persons, on a non-reimbursable basis in connection with the response to COVID–19 or other situations when it is in the national interest, taking into consideration the financial need of each such individual . 113. Operationalizing expedient American Citizen Services during the COVID–19 pandemic: intracountry travel The Secretary of State shall immediately petition the government of any country that closes its borders and airspace due to COVID–19 or a future pandemic to make arrangements with each United States mission