; (2) coordinate activities and services of the Department on biotechnology and related topics, including— (A) research and development; (B) extension and education; (C) communication; (D) regulation and labeling; and (E) commercialization, use, and trade; (3) assist other offices and agencies of the Department in fulfilling their responsibilities related to biotechnology under applicable Federal law; and (4) perform such other functions as may be required under Federal law or prescribed by the Secretary. (d) Interagency coordination In carrying out the duties under subsection (b), the Director of the Office of Biotechnology Policy shall provide leadership to ensure coordination of interagency activities with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and other Federal and State agencies. (e) Outreach The Director of the Office of Biotechnology Policy shall consult with biotechnology developers, academics, agricultural producers, and other entities that may be affected by biotechnology-related activities or actions of the Department or other Federal and State agencies as necessary in carrying out the Office’s responsibilities under this section. (f) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029. . XI Crop Insurance 11001. Specialty Crop Advisory Committee (a) In general Section 505 of the Federal Crop Insurance Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1505 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) as subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H), respectively; (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) The Chairperson of the Specialty Crop Advisory Committee established by subsection (f). ; and (iii) in subparagraph (H), as so redesignated, by striking specialty crop and inserting livestock