end of the period described in section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2023 after year the first place it appears. 6. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary until the end of the period described in section 4(a). 7. Effective dates (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Effective date of amendments The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year that begins 1 year after the Secretary submits to Congress the certification described in section 3(d).