H.R. 3982 (107th): Steel Workers Relief Act of 2002

Introduced:
Mar 14, 2002 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
Sponsor:
Rep. James Traficant Jr. [D-OH17]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 14, 2002, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 14, 2002
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

House Energy and Commerce

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To apply recently imposed tariffs on steel imports towards assistance for displaced steel workers and retirees.

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Last updated Mar 14, 2002.
4 pages

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3/14/2002--Introduced.
Steel Workers Relief Act of 2002 - Amends federal law to appropriate 50 percent of all revenues from tariffs the President recently imposed on steel products to health care coverage for certain workers who lost health benefits due to losing their jobs and who are receiving specified employment services. Permits family members of displaced workers to receive coverage who would have had it but for the displacement.

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  • Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES
  • Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974
  • Subchapter II: RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION
  • Part 2: Adjustment Assistance for Workers
  • Subpart c: general provisions
  • Section 2317: Authorization of appropriations
  • Title 29: LABOR
  • Chapter 18: EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM
  • Subchapter III: PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE
  • Subtitle A: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
  • Section 1305: Pension benefit guaranty funds