LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM.

SEC. 1935. [49 U.S.C. 44903 note] LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.—In accordance with section 44903(c)(1) of title 49, United States Code, the Administrator shall increase the number of awards, and the total funding amount of each award, under the Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program— (1) to increase the presence of law enforcement officers in the public areas of airports, including baggage claim, ticket counters, and nearby roads; (2) to increase the presence of law enforcement officers at screening checkpoints; (3) to reduce the response times of law enforcement officers during security incidents; and (4) to provide visible deterrents to potential terrorists. (b) Cooperation by Administrator.—In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator shall use the authority provided to the Administrator under section 114(m) of title 49, United States Code, that is the same authority as is provided to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration under section 106(m) of that title. (c) Administrative Burdens.—The Administrator shall review the regulations and compliance policies related to the Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program and, if necessary, revise such regulations and policies to reduce any administrative burdens on applicants or recipients of such awards. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 44901(h) of title 49, United States Code, $55,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2021.