STUDY ON SECURITY STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS.

SEC. 1972. STUDY ON SECURITY STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS. (a) Security Standards and Best Practices for United States and Foreign Passenger Transportation Systems.—The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of how the Transportation Security Administration— (1) identifies and compares— (A) United States and foreign passenger transportation security standards; and (B) best practices for protecting passenger transportation systems, including shared terminal facilities, and cyber systems; and (2) disseminates the findings under paragraph (1) to stakeholders. (b) Report.—Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall issue a report that contains— (1) the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a); and (2) any recommendations for improving the relevant processes or procedures.