; (2) focus on advancing regulatory improvements and scientific research that will support and accelerate the development and approval of drugs for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; (3) foster the development of effective drugs that improve the lives of people that suffer from rare neurodegenerative diseases; and (4) share information with the Secretary to advance the purposes specified in paragraph (3), such as through carrying out the grant programs under sections 2 and 5 and developing the action plan under section 4. (b) Gifts (1) In general The Collaborative may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and other donations, establish accounts, and invest and expend funds in support of pre-competitive research and research associated with phase 3 and phase 4 clinical trials conducted with respect to investigational drugs that are the subjects of expanded access applications under section 561 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb ). (2) Use In addition to any amounts appropriated for purposes of carrying out this section, the Collaborative may use, without further appropriation, any funds derived from a gift, grant, or other donation accepted pursuant to paragraph (1). (c) Advisory panel (1) In general The Collaborative shall convene an advisory panel to conduct a review of the design and implementation of the programs authorized by this Act. Such panel shall include representatives of patients, treating physicians, national organizations that facilitate provision of care services, researchers, drug sponsors, drug manufacturers, and Federal agencies. (2) Report The advisory panel convened under paragraph (1) shall, not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report that contains— (A) the findings and conclusions of the review conducted under paragraph (1)