Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers

Collins, Benjamin

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Trade adjustment assistance;    Trade;    Dislocated workers;    Labor;   

RP-ID  :  R42012
RP-ID  :  R42012_2012Jul11

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides background on the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA) program, which provides federal assistance to workers who have been adversely affected by foreign trade. It was most recently authorized by the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011 (TAAEA; Title II of P.L. 112-40). The report discusses TAA eligibility and benefits as set by TAAEA; describes how the program is funded and administered; and presents data on recent application activity and benefit usage.