Easier Access to Trade Assistance for Workers
This act makes it easier for workers who lose their jobs or have reduced hours due to international trade to get government help. It broadens the criteria under which groups of workers can qualify for support like training or benefits.
Key points
Expands eligibility criteria for groups of workers applying for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA).
Allows qualification even if company production or sales didn't strictly decrease but failed to increase or are planned to decrease due to changes in production capacity.
Changes apply to assistance petitions filed after the act becomes law.
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