What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 1038.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-14.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1038/BILLS-118hr1038ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

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Who is the primary sponsor?

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

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 1038

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Worker Support: Extending Trade Adjustment Assistance to US Territories

Q: 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.

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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Additional Information

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.

Print number: HR 1038

Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]

Process start date: 2023-02-14

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