; (2) An evaluation of the use of all waivers, adjustments, and other flexibilities in the operation of the supplemental nutrition assistance program (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2012 )), in effect under this Act, the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), or any other Act, to respond to the COVID–19 public health emergency; and (3) A recommendation of any additional waivers or flexibilities needed in the operation of the supplemental nutrition assistance program to respond to public health emergencies with pandemic potential. . (b) Funding There are hereby appropriated, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. 4604. Prohibition on Payments to Fossil Fuel Refiners and Importers (a) In General The Secretary of Agriculture may not use any funds, facilities, or authorities of the Commodity Credit Corporation or the Department of Agriculture— (1) to provide a payment to a refiner or importer (as those terms are defined in section 80.2 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)); or (2) to otherwise support, directly or indirectly, a refiner or importer (as so defined) in meeting any requirements under— (A) the renewable fuel program under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o) )