S 227 · 96th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

A bill to improve the operation of the adjustment assistance programs for workers and firms under the Trade Act of 1974.

Introduced 1979-01-25· Sponsored by Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1979-01-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Improvements in Adjustment Assistance for Workers - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the Secretary of Labor to reconsider any denial of adjustment assistance for workers separated from employment up to 18 months before a petition for such assistance was granted. Authorizes workers separated from employment between October 3, 1974, and November 1, 1977, who previously did not file a petition for certification of eligibility for adjustment assistance, to file such a petition for consideration by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to file such petitions on behalf of any group of workers, as well as by a group of workers or their representative. Requires the Secretary to certify a group of workers as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance if: (1) sales or production at their place of employment decrease or threaten to decrease due to increased imports; or (2) (A) at least 25 percent of the total sales or production of their firm consists of providing articles or services to an import-impacted firm, and (B) a significant number of workers have been or may be separated due to a decrease or threatened decrease of sales or production of articles or services for su…

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Cosponsors (9)

6 Democrats3 Republicans