HR 1122 · 100th Congress · Labor and Employment

Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Assistance Act

Introduced 1987-02-18· Sponsored by Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Union Calendar No: 177.(1987-08-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Assistance Act - Amends title III (Employment and Training Assistance for Dislocated Workers) of the Job Training Partnership Act to establish a Dislocated Worker Unit in the Department of Labor, which shall be responsible for the administration and supervision of the programs established under such title. Sets forth provisions for State delivery of dislocated worker services. Requires State Governors to submit to the Secretary of Labor, on a biennial basis, a State plan describing in detail the programs and activities that will be assisted with funds provided under such title. Requires the Governor to create or designate an identifiable State dislocated worker unit or office with the capability to respond rapidly, on site, to plant closings and mass layoffs. Requires the State unit to make appropriate training and reemployment assistance available to eligible dislocated workers through the use of rapid response teams or through service delivery offices or other appropriate organizations. Sets forth other requirements for the State plan and the State unit. Permits funds allocated to States under this Act to be used to: (1) provide plant-sp…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans