H.R.3589: To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend trade adjustment assistance to certain service workers.

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Bill Summary

Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to allow the filing of a petition with the Secretary of Labor for certification of eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) by adversely affected workers in a service sector firm or subdivision. Defines "service sector firm" as an entity engaged in the business of providing information technology or other high technology services. Revises group eligibility requirements for TAA to cover: (1) a...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Sept. 19, 2007

Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.)

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