Sec. 237. JOB SEARCH ALLOWANCES
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## SEC. 237 JOB SEARCH ALLOWANCES ###
(a)Job Search Allowance Authorized ####
(1)In general An adversely affected worker covered by a certification issued under subchapter A of this chapter may file an application with the Secretary for payment of a job search allowance. ####
(2)Approval of applications The Secretary may grant an allowance pursuant to an application filed under paragraph
(1)when all of the following apply: #####
(A)Assist adversely affected worker The allowance is paid to assist an adversely affected worker who has been totally separated in securing a job within the United States. #####
(B)Local employment not available The Secretary determines that the worker cannot reasonably be expected to secure suitable employment in the commuting area in which the worker resides. #####
(C)Application The worker has filed an application for the allowance with the Secretary before— ######
(i)the later of— ######
(I)the 365th day after the date of the certification under which the worker is certified as eligible; or ######
(II)the 365th day after the date of the worker's last total separation; or ######
(ii)the date that is the 182d day after the date on which the worker concluded training, unless the worker received a waiver under section 231(c). ###
(b)Amount of Allowance ####
(1)In general An allowance granted under subsection
(a)shall provide reimbursement to the worker of 90 percent of the cost of necessary job search expenses as prescribed by the Secretary in regulations. ####
(2)Maximum allowance Reimbursement under this subsection may not exceed $1,250 for any worker. ####
(3)Allowance for subsistence and transportation Reimbursement under this subsection may not be made for subsistence and transportation expenses at levels exceeding those allowable under section 236(b)
(1)and (2). ###
(c)Exception Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary shall reimburse any adversely affected worker for necessary expenses incurred by the worker in participating in a job search program approved by the Secretary. **[**[19 U.S.C. 2297](/us/usc/t19/s2297)**]**
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JOB SEARCH ALLOWANCES
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