[20011012]RS21047_Unemployment Related to Terrorist Attacks 协助航空公司及相关行业受影响工人的建议.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21047October 12, 2001Unemployment Related to Terrorist Attacks:Proposals To Assist Affected Workers in theAirlines and Related IndustriesPaul J. GraneyAnalyst in Social LegislationDomestic Social Policy DivisionSummarySince Congress passed the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act(P.L. 107-42) to provide $15 billion in relief to the airline industry, some Members ofCongress have called for a relief package for the workers who lost their jobs. Four bills(S. 1454, H.R. 2946, H.R. 2955, and H.R. 3405) have been introduced to provideassistance for workers who have been laid off in the airline and related industries. Allfour bills base their proposed benefits and administrative procedures on the design of theTrade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. They would extend cash benefits forunemployed workers in these industries up to a total of 78 weeks and provide training,health care coverage, and job search allowances all with federal funds. (This reporttracks the consideration of legislative issues and will be updated as action occurs.)BackgroundIn the af