H.R. 4316 (112th): To amend chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 to include Guam, the Virgin Islands of the United States, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State for the purposes of the trade adjustment assistance for workers program.

Introduced:
Mar 29, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Del. Donna Christensen [D-VI0]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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3/29/2012--Introduced.
Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to extend the trade adjustment assistance for workers program to the U.S. territories of Guam, the Virgin Islands of the United States, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

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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 a: petitions and determinations
  • Section 2271: Petitions
  • Subpart c: general provisions
  • Section 2319: Definitions