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Code · U.S. Code · Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES · CHAPTER 12— TRADE ACT OF 1974 · SUBCHAPTER II— RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION · § 2297

§ 2297. Job search allowances

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(a)Job search allowance authorized
(1)In general An adversely affected worker covered by a certification issued under subpart A of this part 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 2291(c) of this title.
(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 2296(b)(1) and
(2)of this title.
(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.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 237, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2023; Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, § 2507, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 886; Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2672(a), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1172; Pub. L. 99–272, title XIII, § 13005(a), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 303; Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title I, § 121, Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 942; Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, § 1833(a), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 386; Pub. L. 112–40, title II, §§ 201(b), (c), 214(d), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403, 406; Pub. L. 114–27, title IV, § 402(b), (c), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 374.)
Termination of Assistance
For termination of assistance under this part after June 30, 2022, see Termination Date note below.
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  • Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 237
  • 88 Stat. 2023
  • Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, § 2507
  • 95 Stat. 886
  • Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2672(a)
  • 98 Stat. 1172
  • Pub. L. 99–272, title XIII, § 13005(a)
  • 100 Stat. 303
  • Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title I, § 121
  • 116 Stat. 942
  • Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, § 1833(a)
  • 123 Stat. 386
  • Pub. L. 112–40, title II
  • 125 Stat. 403
  • 129 Stat. 374
  • Section 233 of Pub. L. 112–40
  • Section 1893 of Pub. L. 111–5
  • Pub. L. 111–5
  • Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(a)
  • Pub. L. 112–40
  • Pub. L. 107–210
  • Pub. L. 99–272
  • Pub. L. 98–369
  • Pub. L. 97–35, § 2507(1)
  • Pub. L. 97–35, § 2507(2)(A)
  • Pub. L. 97–35, § 2507(2)(B)
  • section 1891 of Pub. L. 111–5
  • section 151 of Pub. L. 107–210
  • Pub. L. 97–35
  • section 2514 of Pub. L. 97–35
  • section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 237
Stat.88 Stat. 2023
Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, § 2507
Stat.95 Stat. 886
Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2672(a)
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