; and (2) to establish standards for— (A) wastewater testing methods and metrics used by such recipients that— (i) use a consistent protocol and process; and (ii) sample using scientifically rigorous and sensitive methods; and (B) wastewater sample data reporting by such recipients to the Secretary, to be published by the Secretary in a publicly available wastewater surveillance database and dashboard. (h) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. . (b) Wastewater surveillance research (1) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this subsection referred to as the Secretary ) shall continue to conduct or support research on the use of wastewater surveillance to detect and monitor emerging infectious diseases, which may include— (A) research to improve the efficiency of wastewater sample collection and analysis and increase the sensitivity and specificity of wastewater testing methods; and (B) implementation and development of evidence-based practices to facilitate the estimation of population-level data within a community. (2) Non-duplication of effort The Secretary shall ensure that activities carried out under this subsection do not unnecessarily duplicate efforts of other agencies and offices within the Department of Health and Human Services related to wastewater surveillance.