; (2) leverage the collective body of knowledge from existing artificial intelligence and machine learning research; and (3) engage with other Federal agencies, research communities, and potential users of information produced under this section. (j) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department to carry out this section— (1) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; (2) $214,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (3) $228,980,000 for fiscal year 2023; (4) $245,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (5) $262,160,000 for fiscal year 2025. (k) Definitions In this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy. (2) Department The term Department means the Department of Energy. (3) National laboratory The term national laboratory has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 ). (4) Eligible entities The term eligible entities means— (A) an institution of higher education; (B) a National Laboratory; (C) a Federal research agency; (D) a State research agency; (E) a nonprofit research organization; (F) a private sector entity; or (G) a consortium of 2 or more entities described in subparagraph (A) through (F).