Pub. L. 111-203, tit. IX, subtit. B, sec. 929Z
GAO STUDY ON SECURITIES LITIGATION.
SEC. 929Z. GAO STUDY ON SECURITIES LITIGATION.(a) Study.—The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the impact of authorizing a private right of action against any person who aids or abets another person in violation of the securities laws. To the extent feasible, this study shall include—(1) a review of the role of secondary actors in companies issuance of securities;(2) the courts interpretation of the scope of liability for secondary actors under Federal securities laws after January 14, 2008; and(3) the types of lawsuits decided under the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995.(b) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit a report to Congress on the findings of the study required under subsection (a).124 STAT. 1872