; and (B) consists of an integrated process that consists of a series of two or more unit operations. (3) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ). (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs. . (b) Transition rule Section 3016 of the 21st Century Cures Act ( 21 U.S.C. 399h ), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this section, shall apply with respect to grants awarded under such section before such date of enactment. 30520. Vaccine manufacturing and administration capacity (a) Enhancing manufacturing capacity (1) In general The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, shall, as appropriate, award contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, and enter into other transactions, to expand and enhance manufacturing capacity of vaccines and vaccine candidates to prevent the spread of SARS–CoV–2 and COVID–19. (2) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this subsection, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2020 through 2024, to remain available until expended. (b) Report on vaccine manufacturing and administration capacity (1) In general Not later than December 31, 2020, the Secretary shall 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 detailing— (A) an assessment of the estimated supply of vaccines and ancillary medical products related to vaccine administration necessary to control and stop the spread of SARS–CoV–2 and COVID–19, domestically and internationally