133 STAT. 932  PUBLIC LAW 116–22—JUNE 24, 2019  the findings from the review under subparagraph (A) and  provide recommendations to modify the policies of the  National Disaster Medical System as necessary.’’.  (3) NOTIFICATION OF SHORTAGE.—Section 2812(c) (42 U.S.C.  300hh–11(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:  Deadline.  ‘‘(3) NOTIFICATION.—Not later than 30 days after the date  on which the Secretary determines the number of intermittent  disaster-response personnel of the National Disaster Medical  System is insufficient to address a public health emergency  or potential public health emergency, the Secretary shall submit  to the congressional committees of jurisdiction a notification  detailing—  ‘‘(A) the impact such shortage could have on meeting  public health needs and emergency medical personnel  needs during a public health emergency; and  ‘‘(B) any identified measures to address such shortage.  ‘‘(4) CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS.—  ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary determines that  the number of intermittent disaster response personnel  within the National Disaster Medical System under this  section is insufficient to address a public health emergency  or potential public health emergency, the Secretary may  appoint candidates directly to personnel positions for inter- mittent disaster response within such system. The Sec- retary shall provide updates on the number of vacant or  unfilled positions within such system to the congressional  committees of jurisdiction each quarter for which this  authority is in effect.  Determination.  Time period.  ‘‘(B) SUNSET.—The authority under this paragraph  shall expire on September 30, 2021.’’.  (4) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 2812(g)  (42 U.S.C. 300hh–11(g)) is amended by striking ‘‘$52,700,000  for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018’’ and inserting  ‘‘$57,400,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023’’.  (b) VOLUNTEER MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS.—  (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 2813(a) (42 U.S.C. 42 U.S.C.  300hh–15(a)) is amended by striking the second sentence and  inserting ‘‘The Secretary may appoint a Director to head the  Corps and oversee the activities of the Corps chapters that  exist at the State, local, Tribal, and territorial levels.’’.  (2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 2813(i)  (42 U.S.C. 300hh–15(i)) is amended by striking ‘‘2014 through  2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2019 through 2023’’.  (c) STRENGTHENING THE EPIDEMIC INTELLIGENCE SERVICE.—  Section 317F (42 U.S.C. Sec. 247b–7) is amended—  (1) in subsection (a)—  (A) in paragraph (1)—  (i) by inserting ‘‘or preparedness and response  activities, including rapid response to public health  emergencies and significant public health threats’’ after  ‘‘conduct prevention activities’’; and  (ii) by striking ‘‘$35,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$50,000’’;  and  (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ‘‘3 years’’ and  inserting ‘‘2 years’’; and  (2) in subsection (c)— 