H.R. 4156 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act
H.R. 4156 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Oct 27, 2005, sponsored by Adam Smith with 110 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 27, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 110
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to extend trade adjustment assistance (TAA) to workers in a service sector firm, its subdivision, or a public agency. Revises group eligibility requirements for TAA to cover: (1) a shift, by a public agency to a foreign country, of production of articles or in provision of services, like or directly competitive with articles which are produced, or servi…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Adam Smith (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 109 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 27, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (Mar 24, 2006)
Other Labor and Employment bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 3761: Flexibility for Displaced Workers Act
- H.R. 3864: Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita Act of 2005
- S. 2803: MINER Act
- S. 250: Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006
- S. 3534: YouthBuild Transfer Act
- S. 370: National Right-to-Work Act
- H.R. 874: Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 1696: Employee Free Choice Act
- S. 2231: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 2006
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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