,i #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ddgd ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,november #bh1 #bjag,mrs4 ,watson ,coleman 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,thompson of ,mississippi1 ,ms4 ,jackson ,lee1 ,mr4 ,langevin1 ,mr4 ,payne1 and ,mr4 ,lipinski7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security ,a ,,bill ,to enhance the security of surface transportation assets1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,surface ,transportation and ,public ,area ,security ,act of #bjag4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,title ,i--,security ,resources ,sec4 #aja4 ,transit ,security ,grant ,program4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,reimbursement for law enforcement operations4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,visible ,intermodal ,prevention and ,response teams4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,explosives detection canine teams for surface transportation security4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,surface transportation security inspectors4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,frontline employee security training4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,local law enforcement security training4 ,title ,,ii--,security ,strategy1 ,assessments1 and ,research ,sec4 #bja4 ,national strategy for transportation security review4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,risk scenarios4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,assessments and security plans4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,research and development4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,innovative technologies and capabilities4 ,title ,,iii--,information ,sharing and ,operational ,coordination ,sec4 #cja4 ,threat information sharing4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,integrated and unified operations centers4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,suspicious activity reporting4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,security technologies tied to foreign threat countries4 ,title ,,iv--,public ,area ,security ,sec4 #dja4 ,public area security working group4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,technical assistance4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,firearms and ammunition in public areas4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,best practices to secure against vehicle-based attacks4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7b7 ,surface transportation asset ,the term surface transportation asset includes facilities1 equipment1 or systems used to provide transportation services by-- 7#a7 a public transportation agency 7as such term is defined in section #adjb7e7 of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-ec2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca7e7772 7#b7 a railroad carrier 7as such term is defined in section #bjajb7c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#c7 an owner or operator of-- 7,a7 an entity offering scheduled1 fixed-route transportation services by over-the road bus 7as such term is defined in section #aeja7d7 of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-ec2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea7d7772 or 7,b7 a bus terminal2 or 7#d7 other transportation facilities1 equipment1 or systems1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,public and private sector stakeholders ,the term public and private sector stakeholders has the meaning given such term in section #aad7u77#a77;,c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,transportation facility ,the term transportation facility means a bus terminal1 intercity or commuter passenger rail station1 airport1 multi-modal transportation center1 or other transportation facility1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 ,i ,security ,resources #aja4 ,transit ,security ,grant ,program ,section #adjf of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-ec2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aace71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7m77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 #djj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb to make grants under this section4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7n7 ,period of performance ,grant funds provided under this section may be used for projects with a duration of not longer than #cf months4 4 #ajb4 ,reimbursement for law enforcement operations ,subtitle ,a of title ,,xv of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-ec2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aeje4 ,law enforcement reimbursement agreement program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a law enforcement officer reimbursement agreement program for ,state1 local1 and other public authorities to receive reimbursement of non-,federal funds utilized for transportation security operations as identified by the ,secretary as covered activities4 7b7 ,use ,not less than one-third of funds provided under the program established pursuant to this section shall be used for surface transportation security operations1 as identified by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #fg1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb to carry out this section4 4 #ajc4 ,visible ,intermodal ,prevention and ,response teams 7a7 ,number of teams2 authorization of appropriations ,subsection 7b7 of section #acjc of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-ec2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaab7 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking more and inserting fewer2 and 7#b7 striking through #bjah and inserting through #bjbb4 7b7 ,adequacy of resources ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjai1 and each year thereafter for five years1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall annually assess whether the number of ,visible ,intermodal ,prevention and ,response 7,,vipr7 teams is adequate to respond to requests for collaboration from public and private sector stakeholders and to carry out counterterrorism activities with respect to ,united ,states transportation systems4 7c7 ,performance measures ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall develop a system of qualitative performance measures and objectives by which to assess the roles1 activities1 and effectiveness of ,,vipr team operations on an ongoing basis1 including a mechanism through which transportation entities may submit feedback on ,,vipr team operations involving the systems or facilities of such entities4 7d7 ,interoperability ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall develop a plan to ensure interoperable communications among and within ,,vipr teams and between ,,vipr teams and1 to the extent practicable1 transportation entities with systems or facilities involved in ,,vipr team operations4 #ajd4 ,explosives detection canine teams for surface transportation security 7a7 ,increased capacity ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall increase by at least #bjj the number of ,state and local law enforcement-led explosives detection canine teams trained and certified by the ,transportation ,security ,administration that are dedicated to surface transportation security4 7b7 ,deployment ,explosives detection canine teams trained and certified under subsection 7a7 shall be deployed to surface transportation assets in a risk-based manner1 to address specific threats1 or on an as-needed basis4 ,such teams may also be used on a more limited basis for the security of other transportation modes and to support other homeland security missions1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #bc1ijj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 and 7#b7 #bj1cjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbb4 #aje4 ,surface transportation security inspectors 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,subsection 7j7 of section #acjd of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-ec2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaac7 is amended by striking this section and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb44 7b7 ,strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states a strategy to guide operations of surface transportation security inspectors that addresses the following3 7#a7 ,any limitations in data systems for such inspectors1 as identified by the ,comptroller ,general4 7#b7 ,alignment of operations with risk assessment findings1 including an approach to identifying and prioritizing entities and locations for inspections4 7#c7 ,measurable objectives for the surface transportation security inspectors program4 7c7 ,comptroller ,general review ,not later than #ahj days after the submission of the strategy required under subsection 7b71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review such strategy and1 as appropriate1 issue recommendations4 #ajf4 ,frontline employee security training 7a7 ,timeline ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security a report on the status of regulations for a security training program to prepare transportation employees for potential security threats and conditions as set forth in sections #adjh1 #aeag1 and #aecd of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aacg1 #aafg1 and #aahd7 that includes a timeline for the issuance of a final rulemaking subsequent to the ,december #af1 #bjaf1 publication in the ,federal ,register of a notice of proposed rulemaking4 7b7 ,inspector ,general review ,not later than #abj days after submission of the report under subsection 7a71 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a review of such report that includes information on-- 7#a7 departmental efforts to finalize rulemaking2 and 7#b7 recommendations1 as necessary1 to ensure implementation of the regulations referred to in subsection 7a74 #ajg4 ,local law enforcement security training 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with public and private sector stakeholders1 may develop1 through the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,center1 a training program to enhance the protection1 preparedness1 and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies to a terrorist attack against a surface transportation asset4 7b7 ,requirements ,if the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security develops the training program described in subsection 7a71 such training program shall-- 7#a7 be informed by current information regarding terrorist tactics2 7#b7 include tactical instruction tailored to the diverse nature of the surface transportation asset operational environment2 and 7#c7 prioritize training officers from law enforcement agencies that are eligible for the ,homeland ,security ,grant ,program under section #bjjb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc7 and officers employed by railroad carriers that operate interstate passenger service4 ,,ii ,security ,strategy1 ,assessments1 and ,research #bja4 ,national strategy for transportation security review ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall evaluate the degree to which the #bjaf ,biennial ,national ,strategy for ,transportation ,security1 as required pursuant to section #aad7s7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that was issued on ,august #aa1 #bjaf1 by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 is reflected in ,federal transportation security programs1 budgets1 research1 and related efforts and1 in carrying out such evaluation1 shall consider the degree to which-- 7#a7 such strategy is sufficiently forward-looking to guide future ,federal efforts2 7#b7 ,federal programs1 budgets1 staffing levels1 research1 and related efforts for fiscal year #bjah and beyond are guided by such strategy2 and 7#c7 the annual progress reports submitted to ,congress pursuant to such section subsequent to the issuance of such strategy provide information on the degree to which such strategy guides ,federal efforts4 #bjb4 ,risk scenarios 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall annually develop1 consistent with the transportation modal security plans required under section #aad7s7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 risk-based priorities based on risk assessments conducted or received by the ,secretary across all transportation modes that consider threats1 vulnerabilities1 and consequences4 7b7 ,scenarios ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall ensure that the risk-based priorities identified pursuant to subsection 7a7 are informed by analysis of terrorist attack scenarios for each transportation mode1 including cyber attack scenarios and intelligence and open source information about current and evolving threats4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after each development under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,copies of the risk assessments for each transportation mode4 7#b7 ,a summary that ranks the risks within and across modes4 7#c7 ,a description of the risk-based priorities for securing the transportation sector that identifies and prioritizes the greatest security needs of the transportation sector1 both across and within modes1 in the order that such priorities should be addressed4 7#d7 ,information on the underlying methodologies used to assess risks across and within each transportation mode and the basis for any assumptions regarding threats1 vulnerabilities1 and consequences made in assessing and prioritizing risks within and across modes4 7d7 ,classification ,the report required under subsection 7c7 may be submitted in a classified format or unclassified format1 as appropriate4 #bjc4 ,assessments and security plans 7a7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security a report on the status of regulations requiring assessments and security plans as set forth in sections #adje1 #aeab1 and #aeca of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aacd1 #aafb1 and #aaha7 that includes a timeline for the issuance of a final rulemaking subsequent to the ,december #af1 #bjaf1 publication in the ,federal ,register of an advance notice of proposed rulemaking4 7b7 ,inspector ,general review ,not later than #abj days after submission of the report under subsection 7a71 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a review of such report that includes information on-- 7#a7 departmental efforts to finalize rulemaking2 and 7#b7 recommendations1 as necessary1 to ensure implementation of the regulations referred to in subsection 7a74 #bjd4 ,research and development 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7h7 of section #adji of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-ec2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aach7 is amended by striking to make grants and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb44 7b7 ,emerging issues ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding technological1 privacy1 and operational considerations with respect to the potential for-- 7#a7 next generation technologies to be integrated into systems of surface transportation assets to detect explosives1 including through the deployment of mobile explosives detection technologies to conduct risk-based passenger and property screening at high-risk passenger rail and public transportation systems2 7#b7 providing passenger rail and public transportation system operators with access to the ,transportation ,security ,administration's ,secure ,flight ,program or a similar passenger vetting system maintained by the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#c7 deploying a credential authentication technology or other means of identification document inspection to high-risk passenger rail and public transportation systems to assist operators conducting passenger vetting2 and 7#d7 deploying scalable1 cost-effective technology solutions to detect chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear1 or explosive threats within high-risk passenger rail and public transportation systems that are capable of passive1 continuous1 and real-time sensing and detection of1 and alerting passengers and operating personnel to1 the presence of such a threat4 #bje4 ,innovative technologies and capabilities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration may establish a task force to collaborate with public and private sector stakeholders to identify and develop an innovative technology or capability with the potential to enhance transportation security1 including by-- 7#a7 conducting a field demonstration of such a technology or capability in an operational environment2 7#b7 gathering performance data from such a demonstration to inform the acquisition process2 and 7#c7 providing funding and promoting efforts to enable participation in a demonstration by a small business that has an innovative technology or capability but does not have adequate resources to participate in a field demonstration under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,composition ,the task force authorized under subsection 7a7 shall be chaired by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration's designee and comprised of representatives appointed by the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,chairperson of the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee 7established pursuant to section #ddidf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 7c7 ,activities ,the chair of the task force shall-- 7#a7 seek technologies and capabilities for field demonstrations with potential to enhance surface transportation security1 in addition to technologies and capabilities with potential to enhance aviation security2 7#b7 coordinate with the ,science and ,technology ,directorate of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to leverage such technologies and capabilities2 and 7#c7 submit to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security an annual report regarding the task force's activities that identifies1 for each such technology or capability1 what mode of transportation could be enhanced by the integration of such technology or capability into security operations and1 as appropriate1 plans for deploying such technology or capability4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall require the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration to acquire an innovative technology or capability4 7e7 ,non-,applicability of ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the task force4 ,,iii ,information ,sharing and ,operational ,coordination #cja4 ,threat information sharing 7a7 ,prioritization ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall prioritize the assignment of officers and intelligence analysts under section #baj;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7 from the ,transportation ,security ,administration and the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to locations with participating ,state1 local1 and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with a high-risk surface transportation asset in order to enhance the security of such assets1 including by improving timely sharing of classified information regarding terrorist and other threats4 7b7 ,intelligence products ,officers and intelligence analysts assigned to locations with participating ,state1 local1 and regional fusion centers under this section shall participate in the generation and dissemination of transportation security intelligence products1 with an emphasis on terrorist and other threats to surface transportation assets that-- 7#a7 assist ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement agencies in deploying their resources1 including personnel1 most efficiently to help detect1 prevent1 investigate1 apprehend1 and respond to terrorist and other threats2 7#b7 promote more consistent and timely sharing of threat information among jurisdictions2 and 7#c7 enhance the ,department of ,homeland ,security's situational awareness of such terrorist and other threats4 7c7 ,clearances ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall make available to appropriate owners and operators of surface transportation assets1 and any other person that the ,secretary determines appropriate to foster greater sharing of classified information relating to terrorist and other threats to surface transportation assets1 the process of application for security clearances under ,executive ,order #acedi 7#ge ,fed4 ,reg4 #afb2 relating to a classified national security information program7 or any successor ,executive order4 #cjb4 ,integrated and unified operations centers 7a7 ,framework ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 in consultation with the heads of other appropriate offices or components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 shall make available to public and private sector stakeholders a framework for establishing an integrated and unified operations center responsible for overseeing daily operations of a transportation facility that promotes coordination for responses to terrorism1 serious incidents1 and other purposes1 as determined appropriate by the ,administrator4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the establishment and activities of integrated and unified operations centers at transportation facilities at which the ,transportation ,security ,administration has a presence4 #cjc4 ,suspicious activity reporting 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall ensure there exists a national mechanism for an individual to report suspicious activity in a transportation facility4 7b7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 shall establish procedures for the ,department of ,homeland ,security to-- 7#a7 review quickly a report received under subsection 7a71 but not later than #dh hours after receiving such a report2 7#b7 follow-up1 as necessary1 on each such report2 and 7#c7 share with appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal entities1 as necessary and in accordance with law1 such reports4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to replace or affect in any way the use of #i-a-a or other local emergency services in an emergency4 #cjd4 ,security technologies tied to foreign threat countries ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the terrorist and other threats to the transportation sector1 including surface transportation assets1 posed by the use of security technologies1 including software and networked technologies1 developed or manufactured by firms that are owned or closely linked to the governments of countries that are known to pose a cyber or homeland security threat4 ,,iv ,public ,area ,security #dja4 ,public area security working group 7a7 ,working group ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall establish a working group to promote collaborative engagement between the ,department of ,homeland ,security and public and private sector stakeholders to develop non-binding recommendations for enhancing security in public areas of transportation facilities 7including facilities that are surface transportation assets71 including recommendations regarding the following topics3 7#a7 ,information sharing and interoperable communication capabilities among the ,department of ,homeland ,security and public and private stakeholders with respect to terrorist or other threats4 7#b7 ,coordinated incident response procedures4 7#c7 ,the prevention of terrorist attacks and other incidents through strategic planning1 security training1 exercises and drills1 law enforcement patrols1 worker vetting1 and suspicious activity reporting4 7#d7 ,infrastructure protection through effective construction design barriers and installation of advanced surveillance and other security technologies4 7b7 ,annual report ,not later than one year after the establishment of the working group under subsection 7a7 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the working group's organization1 participation1 activities1 findings1 and non-binding recommendations for the immediately preceding #ab-month period4 ,the ,secretary may publish a public version such report that describes the working group's activities and such related matters as would be informative to the public1 consistent with section #eeb7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,inapplicability of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the working group established under subsection 7a7 or any subsidiary thereof4 #djb4 ,technical assistance 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7#a7 inform owners and operators of surface transportation assets about the availability of technical assistance1 including vulnerability assessment tools and cybersecurity guidelines1 to help protect and enhance the resilience of public areas of such assets2 and 7#b7 subject to availability of appropriations1 provide such technical assistance to requesting owners and operators of surface transportation assets4 7b7 ,best practices ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall publish on the ,department's website and widely disseminate1 as appropriate1 best practices for protecting and enhancing the resilience of public areas of transportation facilities 7including facilities that are surface transportation assets71 including associated frameworks or templates for implementation4 ,such best practices shall be updated periodically4 #djc4 ,firearms and ammunition in public areas 7a7 ,review ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a security risk assessment of ,state and ,federal laws1 regulations1 directives1 policies1 and procedures regarding the open or concealed carrying in public areas of a transportation facility or on a transportation system of a firearm and ammunition by an individual not involved in law enforcement operations4 ,such assessment shall include-- 7#a7 as appropriate1 proposals to modify such regulations1 directives1 policies1 or procedures within the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to reduce risks identified in such assessment2 and 7#b7 information on possible changes to other ,state and ,federal laws1 regulations1 directives1 policies1 and procedures that would reduce risks identified in such assessment4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the risk assessment required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall consult with public and private sector stakeholders1 privacy experts1 and law enforcement experts4 #djd4 ,best practices to secure against vehicle-based attacks ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall disseminate best practices to public and private sector stakeholders regarding how to enhance transportation security against the threat of a vehicle-based terrorist attack4