; (2) a list of partner and allied countries to target for cooperation in developing their own screening programs; (3) the status of the strategy’s implementation and outcomes; and (4) a description of impediments to the establishment of comparable mechanisms by governments of allies and partners of the United States. 8. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000, to be derived from amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated to the President, for each of the first two fiscal years beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, to carry out this Act, including to provide outreach to industry and persons affected by this Act. (b) Hiring authority (1) President The President may appoint, without regard to the provisions of sections 3309 through 3318 of title 5, United States Code, not more than 15 candidates directly to positions in the competitive service (as defined in section 2102 of that title). (2) Agency The head of the Federal department or agency designated under section 2(b) to hold primary responsibility for administering this Act may appoint, without regard to the provisions of sections 3309 through 3318 of title 5, United States Code, not fewer than 25 candidates directly to positions in the competitive service (as defined in section 2102 of that title) of such department or agency. (3) Primary responsibility The primary responsibility of individuals in positions authorized to be hired under this subsection shall be to administer this Act. 9. Rule of construction Nothing in this Act may be construed to— (1) restrain or deter United States activities abroad if such activities do not pose a risk to the national security of the United States