; and (2) any recommendations for improving the relevant processes or procedures. 13. Amtrak security upgrades (a) Railroad security assistance Section 1513(b) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 ( 6 U.S.C. 1163(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking the period at the end and inserting , including communications interoperability where appropriate with relevant outside agencies and entities. ; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking security of and inserting security and preparedness of ; (3) in paragraph (7), by striking security threats and inserting security threats and preparedness, including connectivity to the National Terrorist Screening Center ; and (4) in paragraph (9), by striking and security officers and inserting , security, and preparedness officers . (b) Specific projects Section 1514(a)(3) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 ( 6 U.S.C. 1164(a)(3) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D) by inserting , or to connect to the National Terrorism Screening Center watchlist after Secretary ; (2) in subparagraph (G), by striking ; and at the end and inserting a semicolon; (3) in subparagraph (H) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (I) for improvements to passenger verification systems; (J) for improvements to employee and contractor verification systems, including identity verification technology