[20021004]RS21078_工人贸易调整援助：第107届国会的立法.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21078Updated October 4, 2002Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers:Legislation in the 107th CongressPaul J. GraneyAnalyst in Social LegislationDomestic Social Policy DivisionSummaryTrade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for workers offers extended unemploymentbenefits and job training to workers left jobless when imported goods have contributedimportantly to their job loss. A similar program was begun with the adoption of theNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This Transitional AdjustmentAssistance Program (NAFTA-TAAP) not only aids trade-affected workers but also helpsthose who lose jobs because their firms have relocated production to Canada or Mexico.The authorizations for both programs expired on January 10, 2002, but the programscontinue to operate normally with the $416 million appropriated for FY2002. OnAugust 6, 2002, President Bush signed the Trade Act of 2002 (H.R. 3009), a bill thatincludes the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002 which will reauthorizeand reform the program. The new program goes into effect for certifications made onor aft