; (iii) best practices and successful models employed by R1 institutions (as of the date the study is completed) that Historically Black Colleges and Universities can adopt; and (iv) analyses of— (I) which Historically Black Colleges and Universities have transfer agreements for their graduates with R1 institutions, and how many graduates attend R1 institutions under those agreements; (II) which institutions of higher education are feeder institutions of Black students into programs at R1 institutions; and (III) what role undergraduate Historically Black Colleges and Universities play in preparing students to attend an R1 institution; and (B) prepare recommendations for Federal support and initiatives to facilitate the advancement of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in research and innovation. (b) Report Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit a report containing the results of the study, and recommendations for such legislative and administrative action as the Comptroller General determines to be appropriate, to the appropriate committees of Congress and the Congressional Research Service.