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Worker Support: Extending Trade Adjustment Assistance to US Territories

This bill extends the trade adjustment assistance program for workers to residents of Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. This means individuals in these territories who lose their jobs due to imports or production moving abroad will be able to apply for financial support and training. These changes will be effective for petitions filed on or after October 1, 2023.
Key points
Residents of Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands will gain access to the trade adjustment assistance program for workers.
The program offers financial support, training, and reemployment services for those who lose jobs due to international trade impacts.
The new rules will apply to assistance petitions filed from October 1, 2023, onwards.
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Print number: 118_HR_1038
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-02-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 to include Guam, the Virgin Islands of the United States, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State for the purposes of the trade adjustment assistance for workers program.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1038.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Residents of Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands will gain access to the trade adjustment assistance program for workers.
  • The program offers financial support, training, and reemployment services for those who lose jobs due to international trade impacts.
  • The new rules will apply to assistance petitions filed from October 1, 2023, onwards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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